Naval Surface Warfare Center- Carderock Division – Fire Protection

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes only to determine the availability and capability of potential Small Businesses (including WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a)) to perform fire protection services for the Naval Surface Warfare Center- Carderock Division. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, will use this information to develop an acquisition strategy. No proposals are being requested or accepted at this time, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of all fire alarm, protection, extinguishing, and notification systems. This includes maintaining a database of equipment and maintenance records, and performing in accordance with the PWS. The estimated duration of work is 5 calendar years, located in Carderock, Bethesda, Maryland.

Interested parties should submit a response including:

• Offeror's company name, address, UEI, CAGE Codes, and contact information.

• Business size/classification.

• A Capability Statement demonstrating ability to perform the described work, including past performance and similar projects.

• The contractor's ability to manage the described tasking as prime.

• Responses must not exceed 5 pages.

• Submit by 5:00 PM EST, 03 April 2026.

• Email responses to Tiffany Chisholm (tiffany.z.chisholm@usace.army.mil) referencing Solicitation # W912BU26QNSWC.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

• This is not a solicitation, and requirements are subject to change or elimination.

• This survey is for market research only.

• A PWS is attached to the notice.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for on-site operation, maintenance, inspections, and support services for all fire alarm, fire protection, and notification systems at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in Bethesda, Maryland, and the Olney Support Facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

• Provide qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, materials, and supervision for inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of fire alarm, protection, extinguishing, and notification systems.

• Maintain a database of all equipment and maintenance records.

• Perform work in accordance with contract terms and established PWS standards.

• Contract includes a base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) and four (4) option years.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Funding for labor and materials is under CLIN 0001. Consumables, parts, and labor for non-recurring repairs are funded under CLIN 0002, not to exceed $50,000.00 per performance period.

• Routine Work:

  • Annual inspections and preventative maintenance for fire alarm and notification systems.
  • Annual inspections and preventative maintenance for fire sprinkler and extinguishing systems.
  • Annual inspections and preventative maintenance for standpipes, fire department connections, fire pumps, and other support components.
  • Inspections and maintenance to be coordinated with relevant authorities (Naval District Washington Fire Department, NSWCCD Infrastructure Division, NSWCCD Security Division).
  • Deliverable: Contractor Generated Report within three (3) working days of completion for inspections and maintenance.

• Service Tickets, Repairs, and Incidental Additions:

  • Availability for service tickets to address trouble codes, system failures, leaks, etc.
  • Emergent service tickets: 1-hour response time.
  • Non-emergent service tickets: 1-working day response time.
  • Service tickets capped at $2,500.00 per incident.
  • Repairs and additions exceeding $2,500.00 require COR and project manager approval and may necessitate a contract modification.
  • Deliverables: Contractor Generated Report for service tickets; Contractor Proposal for repairs and additions.

• All inspections and maintenance to be performed annually, unless shorter intervals are required by governing standards or manufacturer specifications.

• Achieve 100% compliance for inspections and preventative maintenance within 364 days of the last service, or within designated timeframes for higher frequency requirements.

• Service tickets must meet response time requirements (1 hour for emergent, 1 working day for non-emergent).

• Personnel Qualifications: Specific NICET certifications required for Fire Alarm Systems (Level II), Special Hazard Systems (Level II), and Water Based Suppression Systems (Level II or III).

• Security: Personnel must pass background checks and obtain a "secret clearance" for network access. Compliance with Anti-Terrorism and OPSEC requirements is mandatory.

• Site Security: Adherence to site access, prohibited items, and identification badge display rules.

• Quality Control: Develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Safety: Comply with OSHA rules and regulations; submit a Safety Plan within 10 work days of award.

• Hours of Operation: Routine tasks between 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Repairs and maintenance may require work outside these hours.

• Place of Performance: NSWCCD facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, and Gaithersburg, Maryland.

• No Travel: No travel is required for this contract.

• Government Furnished Items/Services: Government provides facilities and utilities; Contractor provides all other equipment and materials.