White River NF Supervisor's Office Fire Alarm Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for fire alarm system repair at the White River National Forest Supervisor's Office in Glenwood Springs, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to replace discontinued fire alarm components and provide incidental installation services to restore full system functionality, including its connection to the Proguard monitoring system. Quotations are due April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for replacing outdated and discontinued main alarm panel components, the main level annunciator, and all signaling line circuit devices (e.g., smoke detectors, pull stations). All replacement parts must be new, UL-listed, compatible, and manufacturer-approved. The scope includes supplying all necessary equipment, labor, tools, testing, and cleanup. The contractor must provide a list of approved components and documentation of their compatibility with the existing system prior to contract award. All parts and installation workmanship must be warranted for at least 12 months from acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561621, $25 Million size standard)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026 (not to exceed six months)
- Quotations Due: April 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. MT
- Place of Performance: 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Evaluation criteria include: Technical Approach (narrative, licensing/certifications), Technical Experience (up to three relevant projects within the last three years, similar in size and complexity), Past Performance, and Price (fair and reasonable). Offerors must provide pricing for all individual line items.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT. Interested offerors must email rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov by April 20, 2026, to be added to the visitor roster.
- The Garfield County Wage Determination (15-5439) applies to this procurement, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Key attachments include a Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, Experience Questionnaire, Certificate of Conformance, and technical specifications for existing and compatible fire alarm components.