Fair Opportunity Exception: B341 Replace Fire Alarm
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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
This is a Fair Opportunity Exception Notice from the DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE justifying a direct award for a modification to an existing contract. The modification is for the "B341 Replace Fire Alarm System" at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY, to extend the fire suppression system to the north side of Building 341. This action addresses a high-risk fire safety deficiency and is not a solicitation for new proposals.
Scope of Work
The modification requires the design and installation of a new, dry-type fire sprinkler system in the north side of Building 341. Key tasks include:
- Conducting a flow test and analysis of the current water supply system.
- Preparing hydraulic calculations, sprinkler layout plans, and necessary design drawings.
- Integrating the new suppression system with the existing fire alarm and mass notification system.
- Performing final system testing and certification by a qualified fire protection engineer.
Contract Details
- Type: Modification to an existing Firm Fixed Priced Task Order (FA251720D0009 NASCO).
- Estimated Modification Cost: $347,422.63.
- Total Contract Value (with modification): $630,640.63.
- Product Service Code: Z2JZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings).
- Place of Performance: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY 82005, United States.
Set-Aside
Not applicable, as this is a sole-source modification to an existing contract, justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) as a logical follow-on.
Submission & Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for a sole-source award and is not a solicitation for proposals. The exception to fair opportunity is based on the requirement being a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the existing contract.
Additional Notes
The modification is necessitated by an unforeseen change in fire protection code interpretation after the original award. Building 341 is a historic structure, and the incumbent contractor is familiar with its specific requirements. The urgency stems from a high-risk fire safety deficiency identified by the Base Fire Marshal. The agency plans to implement more rigorous pre-solicitation reviews in the future to prevent similar out-of-scope modifications.