Sources Sought for Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing Services at Vance Air Force Base, OK
ID: 26-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3029 71 FTW CVCENID, OK, 73705-5037, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS (J042)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/625e55e3d2e2462b86bceb583f1669ff/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 71st Contracting Flight at Vance Air Force Base, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and certification services. The anticipated procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for these non-personal services, which must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Defense (DoD) standards. This opportunity is particularly important for ensuring the safety and compliance of fire suppression systems at the installation. Interested parties are invited to submit capabilities statements by 4:00 PM CST on January 10, 2026, to Riyadh Saud at riyadh.saud@us.af.mil, with the subject line “Sources Sought Response: Fire Extinguisher Services at Vance AFB.” The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice.

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    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.pdf
    The 71st Contracting Flight at Vance Air Force Base is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and certification services. This is not a solicitation but seeks information from qualified businesses for a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), possibly with multiple awards and a small business set-aside. Services must comply with NFPA, OSHA, and DoD standards. Interested parties are requested to submit capabilities statements by January 10, 2026, including company information, business size (NAICS 811310), CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, relevant experience (especially with federal/DoD contracts), and confirmation of geographic coverage for Vance AFB, OK. Submissions should be emailed to riyadh.saud@us.af.mil with a specific subject line. The government will not cover costs incurred by respondents.
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