Fire Suppression System Repair

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to perform emergency fire suppression system repair at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The solicitation, classified under NAICS Code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, requires a comprehensive repair and inspection of the facility's fire suppression infrastructure. Contractors must submit electronic quotes by May 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with quotes remaining valid for at least 60 days. Evaluation criteria will include technical capabilities, delivery date, past experience, and price, with the contract being awarded to the most advantageous quote representing the best value to the government. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and all vendors must be active and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The contract is set aside as a total small business opportunity, targeting service providers in the plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors sector. The project has a strict 90-day completion timeline from the notice to proceed, with work restricted to Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., excluding government holidays. Contractors will be responsible for replacing the Altitude valve, inspecting the 80,000-gallon water holding tank, replacing sensors, switches, and float systems, and ensuring all system components are properly monitored. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, and payment will be processed through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. The place of performance is specifically located in Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, with the work focused on the critical infrastructure of the National Rice Research Center.