GMF - Fire Alarm Inspection & Testing

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking annual fire alarm inspection and testing services for the Green Mountain National Forest locations in Vermont. The contract requires comprehensive fire detection and alarm system inspections across five facilities: Manchester Ranger District Office, Mt. Tabor Crew Quarters, Rochester Ranger District Office, Rochester Workshop, and the Supervisor's Office. Contractors must provide detailed inspection reports within 14 days of testing, maintain NFPA certification, and work during standard business hours while ensuring minimal disruption to government operations. The evaluation will be based on past performance and technical capability, with these factors being more important than price. Proposals must include technical capabilities documentation and past performance from similar projects within the last three years, with submissions due August 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 with a small business size standard of less than $25 million in annual receipts. The contract structure includes a base year running from July 21, 2025, to May 31, 2030, with four additional option years available for extension. Work will be performed at multiple Green Mountain National Forest locations in Rutland, Vermont, and surrounding areas within Vermont counties including Addison, Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor. The contract involves testing various fire alarm system models including FCI FC-72, Silent Knight SK-2, Fire Lite MS-4424B, and Farenhyt IFP-300 systems. Service Contract Act wage determinations apply to this procurement, with hourly rates ranging from $14.52 to over $50 depending on job classification, plus health and welfare benefits.