Fire Alarm System Testing & Inspection- Elgin, IL TRACON
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection Services at the Chicago Terminal Radar Control Facility (TRACON) in Elgin, Illinois. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement, structured as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The primary NAICS code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary manpower, material, and equipment to perform annual tests, inspections, and maintenance on the EST3 fire alarm and detection systems. This includes adherence to NFPA 72 and 25 recommendations, local codes, and manufacturer procedures. Key tasks involve testing fire alarm circuits, power supplies, smoke/heat detectors, audible/visual devices, and sprinkler systems. The contractor must also provide emergency service calls 24/7 with a 24-hour response time for equipment failures.
Key Requirements
Personnel must be certified Level III Fire Alarm professional technicians, factory trained, Illinois State, and NICET Certified. Employees must comply with applicable Illinois state and City of Elgin Fire Alarm Building Codes. The contractor is responsible for parts and components replacement and must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty on all workmanship.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Offer)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 561621 (Security Systems Services)
- Place of Performance: Chicago TRACON, 1100 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL
- Published Date: February 12, 2026
- Site Visit: Tuesday, February 24, 2024, at 9:00 AM CT (registration required; see Section B of SIR/Solicitation).
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT (email to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov).
- Proposals Due: March 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT (email to alicia.m.grant@faa.gov).
Attachments
- Attachment J-1- Statement of Work: Details the full scope, performance standards, and special requirements.
- Attachment J-2- Wage Determination: Specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in Illinois.
- Attachment J-3- Customer Satisfaction Survey: A form for past performance feedback, to be completed by references and emailed directly to the FAA.
- Attachment J-4- Contractor Staffing Questionnaire: Required for determining investigation and badging needs for contractor employees.
Additional Information
Potential offerors are advised that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with offerors during the RFO process. The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers a Short Term Lending Program (STLP) for small, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises to assist with working capital for transportation-related contracts.