EADS Fire Alarm Service

This federal solicitation (W50S8N26QA027), issued by the National Guard Bureau on behalf of the 174th Attack Wing (NYANG), seeks quotes for comprehensive fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services. The contracted work will support the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) located at 366 Otis Street, Rome, New York. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services), which carries a $25 million size standard. The contract structure consists of a 12-month base period (scheduled from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027) and four consecutive 12-month option periods, for a maximum potential performance period of 60 months. The selected contractor must maintain all designated EADS fire protection and life safety systems in a constant state of readiness, ensuring full compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, governed by Wage Determination 2015-4165 (Revision 34). Quotations must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time. Evaluation for award will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, considering price and other specified factors to determine the offer most advantageous to the government. Invoicing and payment processing will be managed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) portal.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) for fire protection and life safety systems at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) in Rome, New York. The objective is to ensure all systems remain in a constant state of operational readiness and comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The contract structure consists of a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years, not to exceed 60 months. Services must be performed campus-wide on-site, as teleworking is not authorized. The contractor is responsible for providing all qualified, licensed personnel, equipment, tools, and materials. Covered fire protection systems span multiple facilities: - **Building 700:** Fire alarm/detection, automatic sprinklers, Halon system, electric fire pump, and kitchen Ansul hood. - **Building 703:** Fire alarm/detection, automatic sprinklers, and electric fire pump. - **Building 704:** Fire alarm/detection and automatic sprinklers. - **Base-Wide:** Three wet barrel fire hydrants and sixty portable fire extinguishers. Performance standards require 100% scheduled completion of NFPA-compliant ITM tasks, including weekly and annual fire pump testing, bi-annual kitchen hood inspections, and annual extinguisher maintenance. Discovered deficiencies must be reported to the Facility Manager, with critical issues flagged within one hour and non-critical issues within 24 hours. Key deliverables include a service schedule within 10 days of award, detailed service reports within five days of visits, and an annual summary report.

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the Government's methodology for evaluating contractor performance for Fire Protection Testing Services at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS). Designed under FAR Part 46, this plan ensures contractor compliance with life-safety, NFPA, and technical standards through structured oversight led by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The QASP utilizes multiple surveillance methods, including 100% inspection for critical tests, periodic spot checks, random sampling of fire extinguishers, and customer feedback. Performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are established for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, halon systems, fire pumps, kitchen suppression hoods, fire hydrants, and portable extinguishers. Timely deficiency reporting is required, with critical issues reported within one hour and non-critical issues within 24 hours. Additionally, the plan enforces strict operational and security compliance, including mandatory escorts in restricted areas, proper badging, and verified technical qualifications. When performance falls below AQL standards, the COR initiates a corrective action workflow, starting with informal notifications and escalating to formal Contractor Discrepancy Reports (CDRs). Unresolved or recurring failures may result in payment withholding by the Contracting Officer, formal Cure or Show Cause Notices, and negative ratings in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4165, Revision No. 34, dated August 12, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of New York, specifically covering Herkimer and Oneida counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and mandatory fringe benefits for various labor categories required under federal service contracts. Key details and requirements outlined in the document include: - **Occupational Wages:** Specifies hourly pay rates across multiple job families, including administrative support, automotive service, health, technical, and transportation occupations. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates health and welfare benefits at $5.92 per hour (or $5.42 per hour for contracts covered by Executive Order 13706, which also requires paid sick leave). - **Paid Time Off:** Dictates a minimum of twelve paid holidays per year and a structured vacation schedule scaling from 2 weeks after 1 year of service up to 5 weeks after 25 years. - **Executive Orders:** References compliance with Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Additional Pay Differentials:** Outlines specific pay premiums, such as a 10% night differential, 25% Sunday premium, and 4% to 8% hazardous duty pay for working with ordnance or explosives. - **Uniform Allowances:** Establishes guidelines for providing or maintaining required work uniforms. - **Conformance Process:** Detail the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) process for establishing wage rates for unlisted employee classifications.