PKAA Replace 1,665 Fire Suppression Sprinkler Heads and Pendants
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses for the replacement of 1,665 fire suppression sprinkler heads and pendants and servicing of fire suppression alarm systems. This work will be performed at 15 Missile Alert Facilities (MAFs) located in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 19, 2026.
Purpose of Sources Sought
This notice is issued for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10 and is NOT a solicitation. The government seeks to research the availability and capability of qualified business sources, specifically identifying SBA-certified HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Other Small Businesses. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice.
Scope of Work
The project involves:
- Replacement of 1,665 dry system fire suppression sprinkler heads and pendants across 15 MAFs. This includes specific models (e.g., Victaulic V2704, V2710) with specified new models or approved equivalents, and material requirements (e.g., brass for generator room heads).
- Servicing of fire suppression alarm systems at 14 MAFs (excluding MAF H01), including calibrating gas detectors, replacing batteries, and updating software.
- Conducting pre-installation and post-installation pressure leak tests, with identified leaks requiring repair before final inspection.
Key Requirements for Respondents
Interested businesses are requested to directly answer the following questions:
- Provide examples of similar projects completed.
- Confirm ability to provide necessary information for an Entry Authorization Letter (EAL) for proposed personnel within 10 business days.
- State your business's CAGE code. Respondents are explicitly instructed NOT to submit capability statements, but to focus their submission on answering these specific questions.
Performance Details
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days.
- Place of Performance: 15 Missile Alert Facilities (MAFs) in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Supply all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation. Materials must be like-in-kind or approved equivalents.
- Special Conditions: A field survey at each MAF is required. All damage caused during the project must be repaired at no additional cost. Compliance with environmental, safety (including traffic control, confined space), and Air Force security regulations (base access, Real ID) is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 05:00 AM ET
- Published: March 9, 2026