Tongass NF Fire Sprinkler & Backflow Certification

Added: Nov 25, 2011 1:50 pm • This project is a Small Business Set-Aside.

GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this solicitation is to secure services for annual inspection and certification of Tongass National Forest Service administrative buildings sprinkler systems and backflow preventers in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. The contractor shall maintain and repair the sprinkler systems and backflow preventers in a manner that will ensure continuous and safe operation. This work includes the capacity to execute service calls for unplanned maintenance.

PROJECT LOCATION:
This project is located on the Tongass National Forest at Forest Service owned buildings located in various Southeast Alaskan cities accessible by regularly scheduled passenger airline, barge, and water ferry transportation.
The offeror may quote on either the North Tongass area, South Tongass area, or both areas as shown on the schedule of items. The quoter must provide an offer for certification on all sites within an area.

SOLICITATION INFORMATION:
The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about December 10, 2011 for viewing and printing. Potential quoters are requested to obtain the solicitation from the Internet. If unable to successfully obtain the solicitation from the internet, then a hard copy of the solicitation documents may be requested via fax at 907.747.4289. Fax requests must reference solicitation number AG-0116-S-12-0016. Telephone requests will not be honored. Offers will be due approximately 30 calendar days after the solicitation issue date.

AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION:
By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, you will be automatically notified via email of any changes to the project. To register, select Register to Receive Notification and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for EACH project.

PLAN HOLDERS LISTS:
The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan Holders Lists that was previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through the FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select Register as an Interested Vendor and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the Register as Interested Vendor option to add your company name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting View List of Interested Vendors for EACH project.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to receive any contract award, Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) databases. To register your firm in the CCR system, go to: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. To register your firm in the ORCA system, go to: http://www.bpn.gov.

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