Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacement Bldg 33 and 37
Overview
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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 Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB, is conducting a Sources Sought for Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacement in Buildings 33 and 37. This is a market research effort to identify potential sources, including small businesses, for future needs. The project involves replacing existing Fire Alarm Control Panels and upgrading firmware. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all labor, expertise, equipment, materials, facilities, transportation, and appliances to replace and upgrade fire alarm systems. Key tasks include:
- Replacing existing Fire Alarm Control Panels and upgrading firmware in Buildings 33 and 37.
- Installing CPU2-640 Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels (one per building).
- Installing KDM-R2 Keypad Displays, 80 Character (one per building).
- Performing all necessary labor, programming, and installation to provide a complete and usable system.
All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards (NFPA, NEC, OSHA, UL), and Kansas Department of Health requirements. Hazardous materials must be managed according to McConnell AFB's HMMP.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 238210 (Electrical Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas (Buildings 33 and 37).
Key Requirements & Instructions
Respondents must advise on their capabilities and past performance. Submissions should include the provided "Sources Sought Response Form," detailing company information (CAGE, DUNS), socio-economic status, SAM registration confirmation, and bonding capability. Incomplete responses or failure to provide documentation may remove the firm from consideration for set-aside solicitations.
Contractors must acknowledge a site inspection prior to bid opening (for a future solicitation) and follow specific procedures for base access to McConnell AFB, including security checks and restricted access to the job site. Coordination with Civil Engineer (CE) Operations is required for entrance arrangements. Confined space entry requires a permit and briefing. Debris removal to an approved off-base location is mandatory.
Email responses to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil with the subject line "FACP Replacement B33 and B37."
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. If adequate small business competition is not available, the project may be advertised as unrestricted.