Fire Extinguisher Repair & Testing Services

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, W6QK LAD CONTR OFF, has issued Solicitation W911N226QA001 for Fire Extinguisher Repair & Testing Services at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires hydrostatic testing, maintenance, and recharge services for various fire extinguisher types. Proposals are due March 19, 2026, at 03:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) requires comprehensive services for fire extinguishers, including:

• Hydrostatic testing, maintenance, and recharge in accordance with NFPA 10 and manufacturer recommendations.
• Servicing a wide range of extinguisher types: ABC, CO2, Pressurized Water, Wet Chemical, Water Mist, Halotron, Class D, FE36, and others.
• Pick-up and delivery of extinguishers at designated buildings (Building 34 and/or 521) at Letterkenny Army Depot, with work performed at the contractor's facility.
• Provision of all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control.
• Furnishing all parts for repairs and recharge, with COR approval for parts over $50.
• Compliance with specific makes and models of fire extinguishers, including Amerex, Ansul, Badger, Buckeye, First Alert, and Kidde brands.

Contract & Timeline

• Solicitation Number: W911N226QA001
• Contract Type: Solicitation (likely IDIQ or Requirements contract, with payment on actual quantities serviced).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 811310 (Size Standard: $12,500,000.00).
• Period of Performance: One Base Year (April 8, 2026 - April 7, 2027) and two (2) 12-month option years.
• Offer Due Date: March 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EST.
• Published Date: February 26, 2026.

Evaluation & Submission

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering Technical and Price factors.
• Technical evaluation will assess the PWS approach, proposed resources, relevant experience, and qualified employees.
• DOT Certification as a cylinder requalification facility is an entry gate criterion.
• The Government intends to award without discussions; therefore, offerors should submit their best prices in their initial offer.
• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation document and submit a signed/priced copy of the solicitation.
• All questions must be submitted in writing at least 5 calendar days prior to the closing date.

Special Requirements

• Contractor must be registered in SAM and have completed electronic annual representations and certifications.
• Contractor must be approved and possess a registration number from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for retesting compressed gas cylinders, complying with Title 49, CFR, Part 107, Section 805.
• Contractor employees requiring access to Army installations must complete AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC training and comply with REAL ID requirements for site access.
• Compliance with Service Contract Act Wage Determination #2015-4253 Revision #32.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are included.