146 CE Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The California Air National Guard, 146th Airlift Wing (146th AW) is conducting market research and intends to solicit quotes for Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Services at the Channel Islands ANG Station, Port Hueneme, California. This will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside competition for a firm-fixed price contract. Interested firms must email their contact information by March 21, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The Contractor will be required to perform annual inspections and 6-year maintenance services on a total of 234 various sized fire extinguishers, including mounted, portable, fixed, and wheeled-type (125 lb.) units. All services must comply with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 Standards. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intent to issue RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year plus four (4) option years
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Auto and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance ($12.5 Million size standard)
- Response Due: March 21, 2026, 12:00 PM PST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Additional Notes
This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The 146th AW intends to solicit quotes from at least three interested sources using FAR 12.201 simplified procedures. The performance work statement will be detailed in the Request for Quote (RFQ) when distributed. Quotes will be due no less than 10 days from the RFQ issuance. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Interested vendors are responsible for checking SAM.gov for updates. To receive the RFQ, email your interest and firm’s contact information with SAM UEI# to toni.wasgatt@us.af.mil and william.tucker.32@us.af.mil.