FEMA Region 10 RFQ Fire Alarm and Systems Testing
Overview
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Set Aside
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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
FEMA Region 10 is seeking quotations for annual inspection and testing services for Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow prevention, at its Federal Regional Center in Bothell, WA. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires an initial inspection by June 23, 2026, with subsequent annual inspections each April. Quotations are due by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, parts, and materials for the inspection, testing, and certification of various Fire Life and Safety systems. This includes:
- Fire alarm systems
- Wet and pre-action sprinkler systems
- Fire extinguishers
- Backflow prevention assemblies Services must comply with NFPA, manufacturer, and local authority standards. The scope also includes coordinating with FEMA's Facilities team, providing detailed reports after each site visit, and ensuring fire extinguishers are certified per NFPA-10, with backflow reports submitted to the City of Bothell. Repairs resulting from inspection failures may be funded up to $25,000 per option year.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: Date of award (anticipated June 2026) through June 2027
- Option Year 1: April 2028
- Option Year 2: April 2029
- Initial Inspection Deadline: Must be completed by June 23, 2026.
- Questions Due: Monday, June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT
- Quotations Due: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM PT
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Quotations must include:
- Contractor’s experience with similar projects
- Contractor’s qualifications
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code
- Pricing for the base year and both option years
- Confirmation of ability to complete the initial inspection by June 23, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on best value to the Government, considering:
- Relevant experience
- Ability to meet required deadlines
- Price
Additional Information
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for "All Awards" and possess a UEI. Department of Labor Wage Determinations for King and Snohomish Counties, WA, apply. Site security measures, including 100% ID checks and random searches, are required. Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.