Naval Surface Warfare Center- Carderock Division – Fire Protection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, on behalf of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking qualified contractors to provide fire protection services including inspection, maintenance, and operation support for fire alarm, protection, extinguishing, and notification systems at facilities located in Bethesda, Maryland and Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice issued on March 26, 2026, for market research purposes to identify capable small business firms. Key requirements include providing all qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, materials, and supervision necessary to perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance in accordance with NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications, while maintaining a comprehensive database of equipment and maintenance records. Personnel must hold NICET Level II or III certifications in relevant fire protection disciplines and pass background checks for security clearance. Interested offerors must submit responses no later than 5:00 PM EST on April 3, 2026, with submissions limited to five pages and must include company name, address, UEI and CAGE codes, business size/classification, capability statement with evidence of past performance, and demonstration of ability to manage the tasking as a prime contractor.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and 8(a) certified firms. The contract is structured as a base year running from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four option years extending through April 1, 2031, for a total contract duration of five calendar years. Pricing is divided into two CLINs: CLIN 0001 covers all labor and materials for routine inspections and preventative maintenance, while CLIN 0002 provides a $50,000 annual allowance for consumables, parts, and labor for non-recurring repairs and incidental additions. The contractor must meet specific response time requirements of one hour for emergent repairs and one working day for non-emergent repairs, with normal operating hours being 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, though repairs may require after-hours work. All inspections must be completed within 364 days of the previous inspection with reports delivered within three working days.