First-In Alerting Maintenance
ID: FA302225Q0305Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3022 14 CONS LGCACOLUMBUS, MS, 39710-0001, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (J063)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fad1b4898bf14e45b2fb63962dc194e3/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance of the First-In Alerting System at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. The contract requires the contractor to provide 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for the alerting system, which includes components such as alerting software, door access systems, and public address systems, ensuring compliance with national fire safety codes. This non-personal services contract is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the fire station's emergency response capabilities. Interested small businesses must respond to the Sources Sought notice by April 4, 2025, and can contact Jaelin Bankhead at carlius.bankhead@us.af.mil or Willie Common at willie.common.1@us.af.mil for further information.

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PWS_FIRST IN ALERTING 12 Mar 25.docx
Mar 21, 2025, 4:08 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for maintaining the Fire Station First-In Alerting System at Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), Mississippi. This non-personal services contract mandates 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and repair of various components including alerting software, door access systems, and public address systems. The contractor is responsible for management and provision of tools and materials necessary for system upkeep, which must comply with national fire safety codes. Tasks include technical support for monitoring and addressing system failures, with specified response times for critical component failures. The PWS emphasizes the contractor's obligation to ensure all equipment functions properly while excluding damages resulting from external causes like natural disasters or misuse. Furthermore, the government is accountable for providing necessary access and support but must adhere to specific security protocols on the military installation. Overall, the document stipulates the framework of responsibilities, service exclusions, and operational guidelines aimed at ensuring the reliable functioning of the emergency response system, underlining its significance for effective fire station operations.
Sources Sought Questionnaire.docx
Mar 21, 2025, 4:08 PM UTC
The Sources Sought Announcement FA302225Q0306 seeks responses from interested parties for a potential firm-fixed price contract for the renovation and construction of the fire training pit and burn building at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The project, under NAICS code 811310, has a budget range of $50,000 to $100,000. Interested businesses must provide essential details, including business information, socio-economic categories, previous relevant experience, bonding capacity, and proposed subcontracting arrangements. Responses are due by April 4, 2025. While this announcement is for information gathering, a formal solicitation will be issued later. Respondents are not eligible for reimbursement for costs incurred from this announcement. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding socio-economic classifications in relation to bidding opportunities within government contracts.
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