SD-DC BOOTH HNFH-REPLACE FIRE ALARM PANEL

This government solicitation, 140FGA26Q0014, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to replace a fire alarm panel at the Booth House, FWS DC BOOTH HNFH, located at 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783-2643, US. The acquisition is set aside 100% for WOSB. The Period of Performance is from April 10, 2026, to May 29, 2026, with delivery required 45 days after award. Quotes and questions must be emailed to the contracting officer, Nicole Johnson, by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. A firm-fixed-price order will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value, considering technical capabilities, relevant licenses/certifications, technical experience, past performance, and price. Interested offerors are encouraged to submit their quotation using Standard Form (SF) 1449 and may request a site visit.

The “Technical Experience & References Questionnaire” is an attachment for federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs, designed to gather critical information from contractors. It requires details such as the contractor's name, address, business type, and years of experience as both a business and a prime contractor. The form also asks if the contractor has ever failed to complete awarded work and requires a detailed explanation if so. A significant portion of the questionnaire is dedicated to past performance and references, requiring three contract references completed within the last three years, similar in size and complexity to the current scope of work. Government contracts are preferred, but other contracts are acceptable. For each reference, details such as the agency/company name, contract number, total value, point of contact, dates, and a detailed scope of the project are required. Additionally, the form asks for the experience of key individuals designated for the project, including their name, position, years of experience, and type of work. A remarks section is provided for additional information. The form concludes with a certification by the contractor, affirming their intent to complete the project as specified and that all provided information is accurate and complete, authorizing references to furnish information to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Spearfish, SD, issued RFQ 140FGA26Q0014, a total small business set-aside, to replace the fire alarm system panel and components at the D.C. Booth National Fish Hatchery. The project has an anticipated performance period of 45 days after award. Quotes are due by 1700 EDT on March 27, 2026, and must be emailed to nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov. Submissions require a completed SF 1449, company information (including SAM.gov UEI), completed provisions 52.212-3 and 52.204-24, a narrative demonstrating technical capabilities, proof of South Dakota licensing and fire alarm certifications, and technical experience (up to 3 projects within the last 3 years with references). Price quotes should be on company letterhead or the provided form. Award will be a firm-fixed-price contract based on best value, considering technical capabilities, experience, past performance, and price, with non-price factors being more important than price. The solicitation also includes various FAR provisions by reference and full text, addressing topics such as System for Award Management, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting, Alternative Line Item Proposals, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders, Instructions to Offerors, Site Visits, and Brand Name or Equal products, as well as detailed representations and certifications covering areas like telecommunications equipment, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements, responsibility matters, child labor, place of manufacture, service contract labor standards, taxpayer identification, Sudan business operations, inverted domestic corporations, Iran transactions, ownership/control, and delinquent tax liability/felony convictions.

RFQ 140FGA26Q0014 seeks a contractor to replace the obsolete fire alarm system at the D.C. Booth National Fish Hatchery's Historic Booth House in Spearfish, SD. The current 30-year-old system is experiencing false alarms, necessitating a complete overhaul to protect occupants and historical items. The project involves replacing the fire panel, annunciator, smoke detectors, and notification devices, and adding monitor modules for dry systems. The contractor must be South Dakota-licensed and certified for fire suppression system replacement, including panel and software installation, adhering to all federal, state, and county regulations. The work, to be completed as soon as possible due to fire vulnerability, includes demolition of existing equipment, installation of new components like a Silent Knight SK-6700 or similar addressable fire alarm control panel, a cell dialer with Ethernet backup, and various detectors and strobes. The contractor is responsible for procuring all components, providing system documentation, testing, and a one-year warranty. The government will provide restrooms, electricity, and water. Acceptance is contingent on satisfactory work and site cleanup.