Fire Station Alerting and Alarm (FSAA) System
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for a Fire Station Alerting and Alarm (FSAA) System at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This requirement is for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a complete, fully operational, "turnkey" FSAA solution. The acquisition is for Brand Name Only items, as detailed in the attached justification. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM JST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials, software, and labor for a fully integrated FSAA. This includes:
- Design: Site surveys and development of a System Design Document (SDD).
- Procurement & Delivery: New, original-packaged hardware and software to four fire stations and two dispatch centers.
- Installation & Integration: Integration of all system components, including Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) like VESTA 911 and Motorola Radio Dispatch Consoles.
- Testing & Acceptance: Development and execution of a System Acceptance Test (SAT) plan.
- Training: End-user training for System Administration, Dispatch Operations, and End-User Operations.
- Documentation & Warranty: Complete documentation package and warranty transfer.
The system must comply with NFPA 1221 and NFPA 1500 standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products/services.
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns. A 10% price evaluation preference applies for HUBZone small businesses.
- Period of Performance: 210 calendar days from contract award.
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, 11:00 AM JST.
- Responses Due: June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM JST.
- Note: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability. Quotes must be valid until September 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best-Value Tradeoff basis, considering the following factors:
- PRICE
- TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY
- PAST PERFORMANCE
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services) and the PSC is 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems). Key attachments include the RFQ, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Price Breakdown sheet, and Brand Name Justification and Approval.