Fire Alarm Suppression System Services for USCG Base New Orleans
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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
The U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans is soliciting quotes for Fire Alarm Suppression System Services, including inspections and maintenance, at its facility in New Orleans, LA. This is a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order set aside 100% for Small Businesses. The contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with performance starting January 1, 2026. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, tools, materials, transportation, equipment, supervision, and personnel to perform Fire Marshal Code inspections and services. This encompasses multi-level fire protection systems such as:
- Wet-Automatic and Dry-Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Pumps
- Fire Extinguishers (66 units)
- Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems
- Clean Agent Suppression Systems (Ansul Sapphire Novec)
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Galley Hood Systems (semi-annual cleaning) All inspections and testing must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards (NFPA 25, 72, 17A, 2001) and all applicable local, state, and federal Fire Marshal codes. A critical requirement is the use of SimplexGrinnell certified technicians. The Service Contract Act applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates for Orleans Parish, LA (Wage Determination 2015-5189, Rev. 32).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Option Years: Four additional one-year periods, extending through December 31, 2030
- Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans, NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, 1790 Saturn Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129.
- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, unless otherwise approved.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 12, 2026.
- Submission: Submit quotes to Joel.S.Ivy@uscg.mil.
- Requirements: Quotes must include a total price for the base year and all option years. Offerors must provide a technical description, warranty terms, price, completed FAR 52.212-3, and acknowledge any amendments. Proof of Simplex Grinnell authorization and a detailed work schedule are required.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest bidder, considering price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery time. The government may award without discussions.
- Mandatory: Review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) thoroughly.
- Recommended: Conduct a site visit. Contact CWO Carlton "Mike" Ackiss at (504) 239-4937 or carlton.m.ackiss@uscg.mil to arrange.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Joel Ivy, joel.s.ivy@uscg.mil, (206) 836-2784.