Fire Alarm System Repair
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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
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Fire Alarm System Repair for Building 588 at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. This opportunity, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires contractors certified to work on proprietary Edwards fire alarm systems. An amendment has extended the proposal deadline to May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive repair services for the fire alarm system in Building 588, Domenici Fitness Center. This includes replacing the existing Edwards EST 2 fire alarm control panel with a compatible Edwards IO Series panel and associated electronics, ensuring it is comparable to or better than the original design and interfaces with the existing Monaco Enterprises BT2-4 transmitter. The scope also covers the replacement of five identified failed fire alarm reporting devices: two pull stations (Room 211, Room 167), a smoke detector (Room 132), a duct detector (Room 212), and a booster power supply (Room 205). All work must adhere to current editions of UFC 3-600-01, UFC 3-601-02, NFPA 70, and NFPA 72.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000
- Place of Performance: Building 588, Domenici Fitness Center, Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from the date of award
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on Price and Product Quality and Reliability. Price realism will be considered, and product quality/reliability will be assessed using publicly available information and warranty terms.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 00001 extended the solicitation deadline to May 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Vendor Q&A clarified that the new panel must be an Edwards IO series, security escorts are not required, and laptops/Bluetooth devices are permitted on-site. Specific UFC editions for compliance were also provided.
Additional Notes
Bidders must account for the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for New Mexico (Chaves, Eddy, Lincoln, Otero counties) when calculating labor costs. Various technical drawings and calculations (e.g., battery, voltage drop, floor plans, riser diagrams) are attached to provide detailed insight into the existing fire alarm system infrastructure.