Fire Suppression System Replacement 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 U.S. Embassy Tokyo is soliciting quotations for Fire Suppression System Replacement Services at the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) in Tokyo, Japan. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks a responsible company to replace a non-operational fire suppression system with a locally manufactured and maintainable equivalent. The U.S. Government intends to award a Purchase Order to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest price. Quotations are due by 10:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete replacement of the existing fire suppression system. Key tasks include:
- Removing old pipes and ducts.
- Installing new stainless-steel ducts with fire spray heads.
- Installing controllers, duct sensors, batteries, main panels, and remote switches.
- Ensuring the proposed system is locally manufactured, with readily available parts, and maintainable by local professional service staff.
- All work must comply with the Japan Architectural Specification Standard (JASS) and meet or exceed Japan Industrial Standard (JIS).
- The contractor must provide drawings, catalog cuts, material samples, and color samples for COR approval.
- A one-year warranty against defects for all completed work and supplied materials is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ) leading to a Purchase Order.
- Product Service Code: Z2FA (Repair Or Alteration Of Family Housing Facilities).
- Anticipated Price Range: $25,000 to $100,000.
- Anticipated Schedule: 127 calendar days (including survey, material order/fabrication, and on-site work).
- Work Hours: Restricted to 08:30 to 17:30, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and U.S./Japanese holidays. No work during kitchen operations.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: 10:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronically to OgawaraAX@state.gov. Quotations must be in English. Email size must not exceed 15MB; split into multiple emails if necessary.
- Award Basis: Lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible contractor. Discussions may be held if needed.
- Evaluation Factors: Initial completeness check, technical acceptability review (including proposed work, experience, and past performance), and responsibility determination.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Pre-Quotation Conference & Site Visit: Friday, May 15, 2026. Prospective quoters must contact Ayaka Ogawara via email by Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to arrange entry.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, via email.
- Contact: Ayaka Ogawara (OgawaraAX@state.gov, +81-3-3224-5208). After submission, quoters should contact Ayaka Ogawara by phone or email to confirm receipt.