Fire Suppression System Inspection and Certification Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Navy, specifically Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Fire Suppression System Inspection and Certification Services. This effort aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing annual servicing for Kidde (CO2) Aegis 2.0 Fire Suppression Systems on four 25-Ton Kone Portal Cranes located at PSNS and IMF. Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves annual servicing, inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification of the fire suppression systems on Cranes 51, 52, 53, and 54. Services include inspecting control panels, detection systems, cylinders, piping, and extinguishers; checking battery voltage; testing monitoring systems; and completing test/inspection forms. A 5-year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses are also required. Findings and recommendations for repair must be submitted, with repairs requiring prior written approval. All services must adhere to current Washington State Fire Code.
Key Requirements
Contractor personnel must possess NICET II or ESA/NTS Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II Fire certification. The contractor must be qualified per NFPA 12 & 72 and authorized to inspect, maintain, and service Kidde Fire Suppression Systems. Personnel will require security clearance, Green Badge access, and potentially CAC or NCACS "RAPID Gate" cards for access to the Controlled Industrial Area at PSNS and Delta Pier at IMF. Restrictions apply to electronic devices capable of photography or digital recording.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Small Business Size Standard: $12.5M)
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business Set-Aside (all categories considered, or full and open competition)
- Anticipated Duration: 5-year ordering period for the contract, with individual task orders performed within the calendar year.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
- Published: May 8, 2026
Action Items
Interested companies should submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, including contact information, a brief company/capabilities description, and answers to four specific questions regarding business size (under NAICS 811310), satisfactory performance examples, organizational capabilities, and intent to submit a quote. Responses are limited to 5 pages and must be emailed to Emily Hamilton (emily.g.hamilton4.civ@us.navy.mil) and Amanpreet Johal (amanpreet.s.johal2.civ@us.navy.mil) with "N4523A26Q5718 Sources Sought Response" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and not a solicitation or promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.