Upgrade Fire Alarm Control Panel & Replace Smoke and Heat Detectors (Morris, MN)
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1444
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Morris, Minnesota 56267, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks to upgrade a fire alarm control panel and replace smoke and heat detectors at its Soil Management Research Unit facility in Morris, Minnesota, with quotes due September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; the NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services).
Place of performance is Morris, Minnesota. The project requires installation of a fully backwards-compatible fire alarm control panel that integrates with existing wiring and 127 smoke detectors, 17 heat detectors, 29 pull stations, 9 duct detectors, and existing notification appliances across nine buildings. The contractor must replace 93 smoke detectors and 24 heat detectors, conduct full system testing and calibration in compliance with NFPA 2025 standards with government witness required, train three government personnel on panel operation with written procedures, provide a minimum one-year warranty covering detector replacement and annual NFPA 72 inspection and testing with 24–48 hour response time for warranty calls, and properly dispose of old equipment. The contractor must manage dust containment during installation and repair any facility damage caused during work. Period of performance is 30 days after order receipt. Equipment delivery is scheduled for September 2026. Working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with government escort required. A mandatory site visit occurred September 9, 2026. The Service Contract Act applies with Electrician and Maintenance classifications; prevailing wage rates range from $30.71 to $35.83 per hour plus $5.92 fringe benefits. Evaluation criteria are technical approach (ability to meet delivery requirements), price (fair and reasonableness), and past performance. Amendment 0002 extended the deadline from September 18; Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 added attachments including site visit sign-in sheet, Questions and Answers, fire alarm sensors locations, inspection report dated February 26, 2026, and smoke detector part numbers.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
****AMENDMENT 0003****
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Attachment 6 - Part Numbers for Smoke Detectors - to further address Question 6 in the Questions and Answers
document.
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****AMENDMENT 0002****
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Provide Questions and Answers.
2. Provide Attachment 4 Location Fire Alarm Sensors.
3. Provide Attachment 5 Fire Alarm Inspection Report 02/26/2026.
4. The quote submission date is extended to 12pm CT on Monday September 22, 2026.
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****AMENDMENT 0001****
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign In Sheet (see attached).
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1444 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN has a requirement to upgrade their current fire alarm control panel and replace smoke and heat detectors. See attached Statement of Work for full description of requirements.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621 The small business size standard is $25M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #3 ·
****AMENDMENT 0002****
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Provide Questions and Answers.
2. Provide Attachment 4 Location Fire Alarm Sensors.
3. Provide Attachment 5 Fire Alarm Inspection Report 02/26/2026.
4. The quote submission date is extended to 12pm CT on Monday September 22, 2026.
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****AMENDMENT 0001****
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign In Sheet (see attached).
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1444 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN has a requirement to upgrade their current fire alarm control panel and replace smoke and heat detectors. See attached Statement of Work for full description of requirements.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621 The small business size standard is $25M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #2 ·
****AMENDMENT 0001****
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign In Sheet (see attached).
###
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1444 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN has a requirement to upgrade their current fire alarm control panel and replace smoke and heat detectors. See attached Statement of Work for full description of requirements.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621 The small business size standard is $25M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1444 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Soil Management Research Unit in Morris, MN has a requirement to upgrade their current fire alarm control panel and replace smoke and heat detectors. See attached Statement of Work for full description of requirements.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621 The small business size standard is $25M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Fire Alarm Control Panel & Replace Smoke and Heat Detectors (Morris, MN) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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