Kitchen Fire Suppression System
ID: FA460026Q0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (H912)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide inspection, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance services for kitchen fire suppression and exhaust systems at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring these systems operate reliably and safely, adhering to all applicable codes and standards, including those set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220, with a focus on maintaining critical safety systems within military facilities. Interested parties must submit their offers by October 14, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a site visit on October 1, 2025, for further insights into the project requirements. For inquiries, contact A1C Hunter Hendrix at hunter.hendrix.1@us.af.mil or Casey Hupton at casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil.

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    The 55 SFS CONTRACTOR/VENDOR NCIC SCREENING & PASS REQUEST SPREADSHEET is a form for collecting Personally Identifying Information (PII) from contractors and vendors to grant access to an installation, likely Offutt AFB. The form collects details such as full name, citizenship status, date of birth, driver's license/ID number, SSAN, company information, and contract details. This PII collection is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 8013, DoD 5200.2R, and AFI 33-202. The information is maintained by local Security Forces Authority, with restricted access to personnel involved in contract administration or official DoD duties. Providing the information is voluntary, but failure to do so will result in denial of entry. The form requires signatures from the Sponsoring Unit Security Manager or Commander. This document is essential for security and access control for contractors and vendors on military installations.
    The Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska has released a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA4600-26-Q-0002) for commercial services related to kitchen fire suppression systems and kitchen exhaust systems. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220 requires a contractor to provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for inspection, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance. Services must adhere to NFPA, DAF, OSHA, and all applicable local, state, and federal codes. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation includes a site visit on September 11, 2025, with questions due by September 15, 2025, and offers by October 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Proposals will be evaluated on price and technical capability, with an intent to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The contract includes a base year and multiple option years for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual cleanings, fire suppression inspections, and repairs. Important clauses regarding payment, labor standards, and contractor access to Air Force installations are also detailed.
    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA4600-26-Q-0002) for commercial services for kitchen fire suppression and exhaust system maintenance at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220, requiring offerors to be registered in SAM. The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for inspection, preventative, and corrective maintenance in accordance with NFPA, DAF, OSHA, and local, state, and federal codes. Key dates include a site visit on September 11, 2025, questions due by September 15, 2025, and offers due by September 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical capability, with an intent to award without discussions to the most advantageous offeror. The contract includes provisions for a base year and multiple option years, with specific clauses for government contracts and ombudsman contact information.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for contractors to provide inspection, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance services for kitchen fire suppression and exhaust systems at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Services must adhere to NFPA, DAF, OSHA, and local/state/federal codes. Key tasks include semi-annual inspections of fire suppression systems with immediate reporting of deficiencies, and required maintenance such as replacing fusible links and nozzle covers at no additional cost. Kitchen exhaust systems require inspections and cleaning to bare metal, with specific protocols for protection and cleaning methods. The contractor must also install new access panels as needed and label equipment post-service. Schedules for inspections are provided, primarily in March and September for fire suppression systems, and quarterly, semi-annually, or annually for exhaust systems depending on the facility. The document also details quality control, government remedies, hours of operation, contractor personnel requirements, security protocols, and reporting deliverables.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for contractors to provide inspection, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance services for kitchen fire suppression and exhaust systems at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Services must comply with NFPA, DAF, OSHA, and local/state/federal codes. Key tasks include semi-annual inspections of fire suppression systems (Ansul R102, Guardian III, Pyrochem 460) and recurring inspections/cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems, with frequencies ranging from quarterly to annually. The contractor is responsible for all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. The document details reporting requirements, quality control measures, and general information regarding hours of operation, base access, and personnel security. Future growth is anticipated, requiring contract modifications for additional buildings. Adherence to schedules and coordination with base personnel are critical for mission success.
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