FY26 Fire Suppression

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This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA440726QBM02, is issued by the 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott Air Force Base (AFB), Illinois. The contracting activity seeks a single awardee to provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of wet chemical fire suppression systems. This includes 26 systems in 12 commercial cooking facilities and 17 Guardian III Residential systems in 18 non-commercial cooking facilities. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) with a size standard of $47 million. The anticipated contract structure consists of a base year (estimated August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027) plus four one-year options. A site visit is scheduled for July 9, 2026, and the deadline for questions is July 14, 2026. Final quotes must be submitted electronically by July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Quotes must include five volumes: Administrative/Cover Letter, Technical Proposal, Past Performance, Price, and Solicitation Provisions. The Government will evaluate proposals using a sequential, best-value tradeoff process across three primary factors: Technical (evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis), Past Performance (assessing recency, relevancy, and quality to assign a confidence rating), and Price (evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and balance). In the final tradeoff decision, past performance is significantly more important than technical and price factors combined.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a non-personal services contract to service, maintain, and test wet chemical fire extinguishing systems at Scott Air Force Base. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and transportation to service 42 systems across 30 buildings, comprising 12 commercial cooking facilities (24 systems) and 18 non-commercial cooking facilities (18 systems). Key responsibilities include performing semi-annual and annual maintenance, hydrostatic cylinder testing, and parts replacement (such as fusible links, nozzles, and batteries) in compliance with NFPA 17A (2024 Edition). The contractor must be certified to service Ansul, Pyro Chem, and Guardian III systems. Operational coordination requires submitting service schedules to the Fire Department at least five duty days in advance, with work completed outside federal holidays and normal duty hours coordinated beforehand. Any Time and Materials (T&M) tasks require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer via a detailed cost quote. Because the work is located on a military installation, the contractor and all personnel must comply with strict security protocols. This includes consenting to LEADS background checks, obtaining Scott AFB badges, registering vehicles, and completing mandatory training such as AT Level I, Eagle Eyes, and Cyber Security awareness if accessing government networks. Additional operational security (OPSEC) planning and information safeguarding are required depending on the specific system and area access granted.

This Determinations and Findings (D&F) document, prepared by the 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), justifies the use of a hybrid contract containing Time-and-Materials (T&M) and Labor-Hour (LH) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the inspection and maintenance of wet chemical fire suppression systems. The proposed five-year commercial services contract (base year plus four option years, and a potential six-month extension) covers 28 wet chemical systems across 13 commercial facilities and 17 residential systems. Market research conducted in October 2024 led the Contracting Officer to select NAICS code 561620 (Facilities Support Services) for a competitive small business set-aside. While the core inspections will be performed on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis, several critical services cannot be accurately estimated in advance due to environmental factors, unpredictable system activations, and variable wear and tear. Consequently, the government has designated CLINs for fusible link replacements, reimbursable parts, additional labor hours, and nitrogen cylinder replacements as T&M or LH. A firm-fixed-price structure for these unpredictable requirements would force contractors to inflate their bids to cover potential risks, resulting in unnecessarily high costs for the government. Furthermore, cost-reimbursement contracts are legally prohibited for commercial services. By structuring the contract as a hybrid, the government minimizes T&M and LH portions to only 10% of the total estimated value while maximizing FFP for the remaining 90%. Future acquisitions will re-evaluate these requirements to maximize FFP structures as historical data becomes available.

This document is "Attachment 3 – Past Performance Information Sheet," a template and instructional guide for offerors responding to a federal government Request for Quotation (RFQ). Offerors must complete this sheet for three recent and relevant past performance references to demonstrate their capability. To meet the solicitation criteria, referenced projects must have been performed within the last five years and involve the maintenance, repair, and installation of fire suppression systems. If a subcontractor or teaming partner performed the work, their specific role must be clearly identified. The form is structured into five main sections to collect comprehensive project details: 1. **General Information:** Project title, contract number, and the performing company's role (Prime, Subcontractor, or Teaming Partner). 2. **Customer / Agency Information:** Client organization details, point of contact (POC) credentials, and authorization for the government to interview the POC. 3. **Contract Details:** Total contract value and the precise period of performance. 4. **Description of Work Performed:** A detailed narrative explaining the project's relevance to the RFQ's Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically addressing the scope, magnitude, and complexity of the systems managed. 5. **Evidence of Performance Quality:** Documentation of performance quality, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings, attached letters of recommendation, or other customer surveys. By submitting this form, offerors authorize the U.S. Government to contact the provided references to verify performance history.

This federal solicitation document (Document Number FA440726QBM01) outlines the regulatory clauses, representations, and certifications required for a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. Characterized as a total small business set-aside, the acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) with a small business size standard of $47,000,000. Key provisions detailed in the document include: - **Contract Duration:** The contract allows for an option to extend the term up to a maximum total duration of 66 months. - **Invoicing and Payment:** Electronic invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, routing through specified Department of Defense Activity Address Codes (DoDAACs). - **Prohibitions and Compliance:** Strict restrictions are established regarding the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (DFARS 252.204-7017), business operations with the Maduro regime, and procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. - **Limitations on Subcontracting:** In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 (Deviation 2021-O0008), the prime contractor is prohibited from paying more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the government for services to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. - **Sourcing and Standards:** The solicitation incorporates Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act certifications and NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment requirements for safeguarding covered defense information. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) database.