Hangar Fire Alarm System

The Department of the Army National Guard seeks repair and replacement of fire alarm and mass notification systems in hangars 407 and 421 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia, with proposals due June 25, 2026. This is a 100 percent total small business set-aside; only small business concerns are eligible.

Place of performance is Charleston, WV. The work encompasses removal of existing conventional fire alarm system materials and installation of a new addressable fire alarm system in Building 421, while reusing the existing Siemens addressable control panel in Building 407. All existing initiation devices must be replaced with addressable devices, including heat detectors. The contractor must also remove existing mass notification system components and install a new add-on MNS panel integrated with the existing Siemens control panel. Work is performed at heights up to 75 feet above the hangar floor and must comply with NFPA 72, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 3-601-02, and UFC 4-021-01. All work must be performed by NICET Level II or higher certified technicians. Aircraft may remain in the hangar during installation, requiring coordination with Maintenance leadership. The contract period is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with the government willing to extend the performance period to accommodate supply chain delays. Existing conduit must be reused where possible.

The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a $19.0 million size standard. The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible bidder offering the lowest conforming bid. Davis Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply per wage determination WV20260038 (effective May 18, 2026). Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to 20 percent of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Four bids were received; the government estimate was $503,227.72. Abstract of offers shows bids ranging from $412,850 (Alternative Logistics, LLC) to $849,750 (Reagent World Construction). A pre-bid conference and mandatory site visit occurred May 26, 2026. Questions were due June 5, 2026 (COB); answers were posted to SAM.gov. The Contracting Officer is Juan H. Arevalo; the Contract Specialist is TSgt Jorden McCormick.