SOURCES SOUGHT FOR DET-TRONICS X3301 MULTISPECTRUM IFD; NAVFAC HAWAII, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII
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.
The Government intends to procure, under only one responsible source, where no other suppliers or service will satisfy the agency requirements. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii is conducting market research to determine if other potential products/sources can provide for a flame detector that has the same requirements/specifications as the X3301 Multispectrum Infrared Flame Detector, manufactured by Det-Tronics, 6901 West 110th Street Minneapolis, MN 55438. The alternate product/source must meet the following requirements/specifications:
- Comply with UFC 4-021-01 Aircraft Maintenance Hangars (latest version).
- Comply with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (latest Edition).
- UL listed or FM approved for optical flame detection in accordance with ANSI/FM 3260.
- UL listed or FM approved for use in Class I Div 1 and Class I Div 2 hazardous locations as defined in NFPA 72, National Electrical Code (latest edition).
- Provide a minimum of three infrared sensors with associated signal processing circuitry to provide optical flame detection for hydrocarbon liquid fuel fires in areas with infrared background radiation.
- Provide a flame detector enclosure rated NEMA 4X as defined in NEMA 250.
- Provide immunity to radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference from military aircraft radar.
This notification is for market research purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation, request for proposals, quotes or invitation for bids or award a contract.
Interested parties with a comparable product meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit complete technical data, information and specifications in order for the Government to conduct an evaluation of your product to ensure compatibility with the existing system. Technical response shall be typed, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger and shall not exceed 2 pages single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages and submitted in Adobe PDF format. Also, provide company information and point of contact (name, title, email, phone, mailing address).
The Government will not reimburse any responder for any costs associated with information submitted in response to this sources sought announcement. Any information provided to the Government in response to this request for information (RFI) will become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. The Government reserves the right to disregard any submittal that is incomplete or vague. Please do not submit your company brochure.
Interested parties shall submit information and specifications to Ms. Jessica Shimoda, Contracting Officer via email at jessica.a.shimoda.civ@us.navy.mil. Interested parties responding to this announcement by Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time will be considered.