Synopsis: Cavalier Fire Protection and Emergency Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 319th Contracting Squadron intends to issue a presolicitation for Fire Protection and Emergency Services at Cavalier Space Force Station (CSFS), North Dakota. This requirement is for 24-hour, 7-days-a-week services. A formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated on or around June 1, 2026. This acquisition will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials (excluding government-furnished items), and supervision necessary to perform comprehensive Fire Protection and Emergency Services. These services must be provided on a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week basis, in strict accordance with the performance work statement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single, Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- Duration: A base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, followed by four 12-month option periods. The total period of performance, if all options are exercised, will be from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 561990, All Other Support Services, with a small business size standard of $16.5M.
- RFP Release: On or around June 1, 2026.
- Contract Start: November 1, 2026.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Additional Notes
This requirement is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the International Association of Firefighters, Local I-18. The formal RFP will be issued via sam.gov, and prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for the solicitation and any amendments. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. Questions can be directed to SrA Jackelyn Richardson (jackelyn.richardson.1@us.af.mil) or Ms. Melissa Pearce (melissa.pearce.1@us.af.mil).