Replace Fire Alarms, B99, B155, B214, B348, B916, B998
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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 purposes to identify qualified Total Small Business firms for a Fire Alarm Reporting System Replacement project at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This is for a potential future firm-fixed-price contract. Responses are due February 26, 2026.
Project Scope
The project is a design-build effort to fully replace the existing obsolete MONACO radio fire alarm systems with new Notifier fiber systems across multiple facilities (B99, B155, B214, B348, B916, B998). The scope includes:
- Demolition of existing fire alarm control panels, conduit, wiring, and devices.
- Installation of new Notifier 320 systems, including control panels, single mode fiber cards, conduit, wiring, and various devices (smoke detectors, duct detectors, tamper switches).
- Furnishing and installing new dedicated electrical circuits.
- Repairing and finishing walls affected by demolition.
- Programming new panels and devices for communication with each other and the fire station.
- Updating the Onyx Workstation with imported drawings and equipment information.
- All work must adhere to the Statement of Work (SOW), Concept Design Drawings, AF requirements, and applicable codes (UFCs, ETLs, NFPA).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only; no award from this posting).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Size Standard: $25M).
- Magnitude of Construction: Anticipated between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 365 days from Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, MS.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must provide:
- Business name, CAGE Code, and point of contact details.
- Business size and socio-economic categories (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- Details of similar projects completed within the past five years (type, complexity, magnitude).
- Current aggregate and individual bonding capacity.
- Percentage of work to be performed by the company within identified socio-economic categories.
- Confirmation of willingness to team with other small businesses to meet subcontracting limitations.
Submission Details
- Response Deadline: February 26, 2026, at 12:30 PM CST.
- Primary Contact: Bryson Cassidy (bryson.cassidy@us.af.mil, 662-434-7804).
- Secondary Contact: Daniel Stilts (daniel.stilts@us.af.mil, 662-434-3740).
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought is solely for market research to gauge industry interest and identify potential sources for a future acquisition strategy. No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed, and a future solicitation will be announced separately.