FIRE SYSTEM INSPECTION. GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
ID: 1240BD25Q0049Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEGIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FORESTVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (J012)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, is soliciting proposals for fire system inspection and certification services at eight facilities within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington. The contract requires the contractor to conduct annual inspections, provide detailed reports on findings and deficiencies, and propose repair costs, ensuring compliance with NFPA 25 Standards and relevant fire codes. This non-personal services contract is set aside for small businesses and includes a base period from August 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions through May 31, 2030. Proposals are due by August 5, 2025, and interested parties should direct technical inquiries to Heath Cameron at heath.cameron@usda.gov.

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    Amendment 001 to Solicitation Number 1240BD25Q0049, issued by USDA FS CSA NORTHWEST 2, extends the closing date for offers related to Fire System Inspections. The new deadline for submissions is August 11, 2025, by 2:00 PM PDST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation, dated July 22, 2025, remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment through specified methods, such as returning copies of the amendment or referencing it in their offers, to avoid rejection of their submissions.
    The USDA Forest Service issued Solicitation Number 1240BD25Q0049, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for non-personal services fire system inspections and certification. The contract covers eight facilities within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest (GPNF) and includes a base period from August 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending through May 31, 2030. The scope of work involves annual inspections, detailed reporting of findings, deficiencies, and repair cost proposals, ensuring compliance with NFPA 25 Standards, State and County Fire Codes, and OSHA regulations. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a 100% size standard. Key clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) are incorporated by reference and full text. Proposals are due by August 5, 2025.
    The USDA Forest Service is seeking proposals for fire systems inspection and certification services at eight facilities in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The contract includes a base period from August 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four additional option years extending through May 31, 2030. Contractors must conduct annual inspections, deliver reports summarizing findings, deficiencies, repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards, including NFPA 25 and OSHA regulations. Each site has specific system requirements, varying from smoke detectors to sprinkler systems. The contract emphasizes that the Government will not supervise contractor performance, holding the contractor responsible for quality work. Submit reports electronically and provide immediate notice of any critical safety issues found during inspections. The performance will be monitored with a strict acceptance standard and corrective actions will be required for any deficiencies. This solicitation underlines the government's commitment to safety and compliance in federal facilities and encourages participation from small businesses, including those owned by veterans.
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