FA4626-26-FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA4626 341 CONS LGC office, is conducting a Sources Sought for Fire Suppression Services at Malmstrom AFB, MT. This market research aims to identify responsible sources and determine the optimal acquisition strategy, including the potential for a small business set-aside. Responses are due April 2, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as a market research tool to assess industry capabilities for providing comprehensive fire suppression system services. The government will use the information gathered to determine if the effort can be competitively procured and/or designated as a total Small Business Set-aside. This is for planning purposes only and is not an invitation for bid, quotation, or proposal; no contract award will result from this notice.
Key Requirements / Services
The scope of work involves various fire suppression services, primarily focused on fire extinguishers:
- Fire Extinguisher Services: Annual inspection of 258 fire extinguishers, 6-year maintenance (including recharging) for 43 portable fire extinguishers, and 12-year hydrostatic testing for 22 portable fire extinguishers.
- Procurement: Purchase of 10 additional/replacement fire extinguishers.
- Site Responsibility: The contractor will be responsible for protecting government and private property and repairing any damage caused during service.
- Personnel Access: Contractor employees will require base access, necessitating the submission of a Contractor Entry Authorization List (CEAL) for background checks.
Contract Details
- NAICS Code: 811310, "Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance"
- Size Standard: $12.5 million
- Product Service Code: S202 (Fire Protection Services)
- Place of Performance: Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402, United States
Submission & Evaluation
Interested small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned concerns, are strongly encouraged to respond. Responses should:
- Clearly identify the respondent's small business status relative to the identified NAICS code.
- Provide anticipated teaming arrangements, explicitly delineating the work to be accomplished by the prime contractor and any teaming partners.
- Include a summary outline of qualifications and capabilities, along with descriptions of similar services offered to both government and commercial customers within the past three years.
- Please note that vendor web pages will not be accepted as a substitute for a formal response.
Response Deadline
Responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on April 2, 2026.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Sources Sought should be directed to William Perry (william.perry.27@us.af.mil, 406-731-3766) or Karen V. Broughton (karen.broughton@us.af.mil, 406-731-4555).