J--GC26 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
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 Bureau of Reclamation is conducting a Sources Sought for the GC26 Fire Alarm System Replacement at Glen Canyon Powerplant and Associated Facilities near Page, Arizona. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors for the removal, replacement, and installation of new fire detection and alarm systems, including a hybrid water mist suppression system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Remove, dispose of, and replace existing fire detection and alarm systems.
- Remove existing interconnection wiring for fire detection and alarm systems.
- Design, furnish, and install new fire detection and alarm systems at Glen Canyon Powerplant, Carl Hayden Visitor Center, and Facility Workshop Building.
- Provide a new laptop computer for system operation and monitoring.
- Communicate and integrate alarm signals from fire alarm panels at various locations.
- Design, furnish, and install a hybrid water mist fire suppression system in the powerplant computer room.
- Modify 120-volt distribution systems to accommodate new equipment.
- Integrate new fire alarm system with existing elevators, stairwell pressurization, generator CO2 release, transformer deluge, and HVAC systems.
- Test and commission all systems.
- Plan and sequence work to minimize service interruptions to critical station loads.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Business size standard: $19.0M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 10, 2026
- Published: February 24, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must provide:
- Company name, address, and point of contact.
- Unique Entity ID.
- Business size (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Relevant experience with similar fire alarm and suppression system projects.
- Capability statement demonstrating ability to perform the work.
- Applicable certifications (e.g., NICET, manufacturer certifications).
- Confirmation of SAM.gov registration.
- Recommended NAICS CODE if different from 238210.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual action. Questions should be directed to Lisa Laughbon, Contract Specialist, at llaughbon@usabr.gov.