Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
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 the MCIEast Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office, is soliciting proposals for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. This is a Fixed Price - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, set aside for Total Small Business concerns. The contractor will provide all necessary services, parts, and labor to ensure fire extinguisher compliance and operational readiness. Quotes are due by February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive maintenance services for portable hand-held fire extinguishers at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Services include annual, six-year, and corrective maintenance, recharging, hydrostatic testing, and disposal of various types of fire extinguishers (e.g., ABC, CO2, Class D, Class K, Water, Clean Agent, Dry Chemical). All work must adhere to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Services extend to extinguishers on government vehicles but exclude those on aircraft. Contractor personnel must be licensed and certified technicians.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Two years upon award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Size Standard: $12.5 million)
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-5781, Revision 28, for Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties, NC, covering minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: February 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to patwanda.brown@usmc.mil
- Required Documents: Completed SF1449 (signed page 1), completed Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3), and past performance information (up to 3 relevant contracts). Quotes must include firm-fixed prices for each line item and FOB Destination pricing.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price, technical ability, and past performance.
- Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted via email to patwanda.brown@usmc.mil by January 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing system (https://piee.eb.mil) to be eligible for award and payment. Contractor personnel require base access and must comply with installation security requirements.