Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project
Overview
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PSC
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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 General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Service, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Texas-licensed fire alarm contractors for a Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project. This effort involves design-build services for a full replacement of the existing fire alarm, voice communication, and evacuation system at the Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse, TX. This notice is for market research only; no solicitation exists at this time. Responses are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires design-build services to replace the fire alarm system with a new fire alarm, voice communication, and evacuation system at the 169,000 sq-ft Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse. The anticipated project duration is approximately 365 days. All design and construction must adhere to the Scope of Work and all Federal, State, and Local ordinances.
Contractor Qualifications
- Past Experience: Contractors must have successfully completed at least three projects installing fire alarm/emergency voice alarm communication systems in occupied buildings of at least 150,000 sq-ft, with a minimum construction value of $750,000.
- Key Personnel:
- Fire Alarm Systems Designer: NICET Level IV, currently certified on the system by the manufacturer, holds a Texas APS license, and has 5 years of design experience.
- Fire Alarm Systems Technician: NICET Level III, currently certified on the system by the manufacturer, and has 3 years of supervision, installation, adjustment, and testing experience.
- Equipment Qualifications: Equipment must be from a manufacturer that licenses a minimum of three independent Fire Alarm installation contractors as Authorized Distributors within 250 miles of the project site. All equipment must be new, of the same manufacturer/brand, and current model. Known manufacturers meeting these requirements include Siemens Building Technologies, EST, and Notifier.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: 365 days
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026 (10:00 PM ET)
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Award Basis: Any resulting procurement will be based on a "Best Value Concept" methodology.
Submission Instructions
Interested firms should email the following information to Kevin.Mack@gsa.gov:
- Description of relevant experience from the last five years, including project size, scope, prime/sub-contractor role, value, square footage, and technical relevance.
- Identification of the manufacturer/brand fire alarm system for which the firm is an Authorized Distributor.
- Statement regarding bonding capabilities.
- Indication of small business status and any socio-economic status.
Additional Notes
All interested firms are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Prior Government work is not a prerequisite for responding to this Sources Sought synopsis.