Fire Hose Testing
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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 MCI-East Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office is soliciting proposals for annual fire hose testing services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This requirement is for a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and four option years. The acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the annual testing of up to 27,800 feet of varying diameters of firefighting hose and appliances for the Fire & Emergency Services at MCAS Cherry Point. Services must adhere to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1962 Standard. Key tasks include:
- Removal, labeling, and recording of information for each hose length.
- Testing attack fire hose to a minimum of 300 psi and supply fire hose to a minimum of 200 psi.
- Tagging hoses removed from service for repair or condemnation.
- Staging hose racks and fire apparatuses at a concrete pad behind Fire Station 1.
- Providing all necessary equipment for testing, including hose testing machines, pumps, and calibrated pressure gauges.
- Replacing gaskets and re-banding/numbering hoses as required.
- Removing all debris and waste from the work site.
- All testing and reports must be completed by October 30, 2026.
- No repairs are authorized under this contract; estimates for repairs will be provided if hose failure occurs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base year and four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: M6700126Q0012
- Offer Due Date: February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Time
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to bobbi.webster@usmc.mil
- Questions Due: February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM (EDT) to bobbi.webster@usmc.mil. Questions received after this deadline will not be addressed.
- Evaluation: Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures and a best value process, considering price, technical ability, and past performance.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, have current representations and certifications, and possess a CAGE code. Registration with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required for invoicing.
Additional Notes
Contractors require access to MCAS Cherry Point and must comply with installation access procedures (DBIDS system).