Fire suppression
SOL #: 70FA5026I00000009Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
NATIONAL CONTINUITY SECTION(CON50)
BERRYVILLE, VA, 22611, United States
Place of Performance
Bluemont, VA
NAICS
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Fire Control Equipment (J012)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
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 Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential providers for Fire Suppression Maintenance services. This includes semi-annual, annual, and long-term (5-20 years) testing, inspection, and maintenance of various fire suppression systems and fire pumps at their Bluemont, VA facility. Responses are due June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers preventive and remedial maintenance for a comprehensive range of fire suppression systems, including:
- 76 Wet-sprinkler systems
- 4 Commercial-grade Kitchen Hood Ansul-based systems
- 3 Small Kitchen Hood Ansul-based systems
- 2 Dry-sprinkler systems
- 8 Pre-Action systems
- 1 Paint Booth Clean Agent System
- 1 Foam-based Suppression System
- 6 Fire pumps Maintenance must comply with NFPA 13, 17, 2001, and 25 standards, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications. Services include specific tests like 5-year flow tests for standpipes, annual fire pump tests, and 3/5-year pre-action inspections. Remedial maintenance requires 24/7 availability with specific response time requirements (4 hours during work hours, 24 hours after hours).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, vendors are asked to state Small Business status and socioeconomic category.
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135.
Special Requirements & Submission
- Security Clearance: Contractors, subcontractors, and all personnel working at MWEOC must possess an ACTIVE fully adjudicated Top-Secret Clearance. FEMA will not sponsor clearance applications.
- Certifications: Contractors must hold all applicable certifications for performing fire suppression maintenance tasks.
- Capability Statement: Submissions must include a capability statement detailing previous and active similar contracts, including experience, tasks performed, period of performance, and dollar amount.
- Clearance & Business Status: Vendors must explicitly state if they have an ACTIVE TS clearance and their Small Business status (including socioeconomic categories).
- Submission: Responses are to be sent electronically to matthew.raible@fema.dhs.gov.
People
Points of Contact
Matthew A. RaiblePRIMARY
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Posted: Jun 2, 2026