FWS bald knob NWR - fire & security systems

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure intrusion detection and fire alarm systems for the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge headquarters building in Arkansas. The solicitation requires installation of one Intrusion Detection System and one Fire Alarm System, with specific equipment including 12 PIR motion detectors, 4 magnetic door contacts, 2 keypads, wireless receivers, and various fire safety components such as pull stations, strobes, and smoke detectors. The systems must be UL-listed and capable of network connectivity for remote monitoring, with panels specified as either Bosch 8512G/9512G series or DMP XR150 for the intrusion system, and a DMP XF500 panel for the fire system, though Honeywell products meeting salient characteristics are also acceptable. Vendors must submit two-volume quotations by August 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with evaluation based on technical approach, past performance, and price using best value determination. The government intends to award without discussions and requires contractors to demonstrate experience with similar IDS and fire alarm installations completed within the past three years.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 for Security Systems Services. The contract will be firm-fixed price with a 90-day completion requirement from award, and the systems will be installed at the refuge headquarters located at 1439 Coal Chute Road in Bald Knob, Arkansas. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. The technical volume submission is limited to 25 pages, and contractors must comply with various federal cybersecurity, privacy, and accessibility standards, including providing DHS Trusted Tester certified accessibility testing. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the final amendment extending the submission deadline and providing clarifications through a questions and answers document that confirmed the 90-day performance timeframe and acceptable product alternatives.