Installation of an Engineered Fire Suppression System

Naval Sea Systems Command seeks procurement and installation of an engineered fire suppression system in the diesel generator rooms of three 60-ton portal cranes at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with quotations due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and award consideration deadline June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. The procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.

Place of performance is Portsmouth, Virginia. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; PSC is N042, Installation of Equipment—Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment. The contractor must install a fixed fire extinguishing system compliant with either NFPA 12 (Carbon Dioxide) or NFPA 2001 (Clean Agent), with system piping painted bright red and marked "FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM." The system must include automatically actuated audible alarm systems complying with NFPA 72, designed for 130 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature with mechanisms to minimize erroneous activations. Upon activation, the system shall provide a 20–30 second warning alarm, shut down ventilation fans, and allow diesel engine shutdown prior to agent discharge. Manual actuation stations must be located outside each compartment with guarded double-action controls. The contractor shall provide specialized equipment for monthly and annual inspections and testing, and must include a one-year warranty on all parts and workmanship.

The base period of performance is 12 months from award, with optional pricing for up to a 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Work is located approximately 75 feet above crane rails, accessed via fixed ladders. Contractor personnel must comply with shipyard safety, DBIDS badging, fall protection standards per 29 CFR 1910/1915/1926, and personal protective equipment guidelines. Active SAM.gov registration is required. Quotations must include completed representations and certifications, a technical capabilities statement (required for eligibility), firm-fixed-price line items, FOB Destination terms, and be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format via email to Janice Trader.