Brakefire, Incorporated
Cincinnati, OH Doing business as Silco Fire & Security
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 10200 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241, USA
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $39,629 |
| FY2025 | $16,336 |
| FY2024 | $29,474 |
| FY2023 | $46,531 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $34,315 | |
| 2 | Department of the Interior | $5,314 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & J Maintenance Inc. | 47QFWA22F0029 | $33,557 |
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About the company
Brakefire, Incorporated operates its Silco Fire & Security Division as a specialized provider of fire protection and security services to federal agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since September 17, 2002, this for-profit Subchapter S Corporation is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has established itself as a reliable prime contractor for federal government agencies seeking expertise in fire safety and life safety systems. The company specializes in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and service of fire protection equipment and security systems, including fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and related fire safety infrastructure.
Brakefire's federal contract portfolio demonstrates extensive experience across multiple agencies and service categories. The company has secured prime contract awards from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including a significant $156,370.00 firm fixed-price purchase order through Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 for fire extinguisher maintenance and service at the Dayton VA Medical Center, with performance through March 31, 2028, and a prior $12,289.75 definitive contract for fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance also through Veterans Integrated Service Network 10. Additionally, the company has received purchase orders from a civilian federal agency's Midwest Region for backflow device repairs ($6,138.50 awarded December 12, 2025) and FY25 backflow preventer inspections ($4,476.00 following a modification that de-obligated $645.50 in unused funding in August 2025). The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Brakefire an $8,596.00 purchase order for fence repair work completed in April 2022. All awards have been made without small business set-asides. Brakefire has also served as a subcontractor, as evidenced by a sub-award from J & J Maintenance Inc. dated October 29, 2025, and a prior sub-award for gate replacement and sensor/motor reconnection work in January 2023, indicating the company's capacity to support larger prime contractors on specialized fire protection and facility maintenance projects.
Quick answers
Is Brakefire, Incorporated registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Brakefire, Incorporated's SAM.gov registration is active through March 31, 2027.
What is Brakefire, Incorporated's CAGE code?
Brakefire, Incorporated's CAGE code is 3BLG1, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is KJLGFB693615.
How much has Brakefire, Incorporated received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $16,336 to Brakefire, Incorporated in fiscal year 2025 and $131,969 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Brakefire, Incorporated rank among federal contractors?
Brakefire, Incorporated ranked #79 in PSC H312 in FY2025.
What is Brakefire, Incorporated's most recent federal award?
Brakefire, Incorporated's most recent federal contract award is Other, backflow device repairs (140P6426P0001), from Midwest Region (NPS), on December 12, 2025.
On GovTribe
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