150-pound Amerex Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Testing and Maintenance
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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 Department of the Navy, Marine Corps Installations East, is soliciting proposals for 150-pound Amerex Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Testing and Maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement includes 12-year hydrostatic testing, 6-year internal examinations, and necessary maintenance for 76 fire extinguishers. Offers are due April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials for on-site services at MCAS Beaufort, SC. Key tasks include:
- Performing twelve-year hydrostatic tests on seventy-six (76), 150-pound Amerex Wheeled Fire Extinguishers (Item: 13J013; Mfr Model: 674).
- Conducting six-year internal examinations.
- Performing any required maintenance, repairs, testing, and recharging.
- Affixing durable maintenance and service tags to each extinguisher.
- Services must adhere to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10, the Amerex Manual for 150-pound Wheeled Fire Extinguisher (Model: 674), and OSHA Regulation 1910.157.
- Contractor personnel must be certified to conduct maintenance and recharging.
- Services are to be rendered at a rate of no less than seven (7) extinguishers at a time, at least twice per month, commencing June 1, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implies a service contract).
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: MCAS Beaufort, SC.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-5799 Rev 31 for Beaufort County, SC, covering minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 25, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to kasey.king@usmc.mil.
- Required Documents: Capability statement/performance plan, proof of technician certification, price quote, and CAGE Code.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price.
Additional Notes
The government will provide a centralized location for service performance. Contractors must register in the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS). Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).