FMB Fire Suppression Replacement
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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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) announces its intent to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), sole source contract to The Hiller Companies LLC. This contract is for the replacement of an obsolete dry chemical fire suppression system with a new Kiddle Fire System at Naval Station Norfolk. This notice serves as a presolicitation, with interested parties able to submit capabilities statements by March 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and lift rental services. The work involves the removal of the existing, obsolete dry chemical fire suppression system and the installation of a new Kiddle Fire System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Sole Source Award Contract
- Authority: 41 U.S.C 1901, based on the determination of only one responsible source.
- NAICS: 811210 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million)
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated March 23, 2026, to August 23, 2026.
- Response Due: March 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET (for capabilities statements).
- Published: March 12, 2026.
Evaluation & Response
This is a notification of intent to award on a sole source basis and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement to be considered for future procurements or to challenge the sole source justification. The Government retains discretion on whether to open the requirement to competition. Costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Roshanda Sansom, Contract Specialist (roshanda.l.sansom.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-797-4351)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Jeremy Weible (jeremy.r.weible.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-396-2063)