Sources Sought
Fire Alarm/Suppression Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Sol. FA875127Q0999
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The Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY is looking for firms that can inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm, mass notification and fire suppression systems at several sites in New York. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, used for planning. Performance is expected from 01 January 2027 through 31 December 2027 plus five options.
Watch out for
- Sources Sought only. This is market research; no solicitation is open and the Government may not issue one.
This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Set-aside not decided. It may be set aside for one of several programs or run full and open, so eligibility could change.
If adequate responses are not received, the acquisition may be solicited on a
- Long term with multiple sites. Services at four locations over up to about five and a half years need steady staffing.
performance would conclude 30 June 2032
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Full brief
What they want
- Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems
- Inspection, testing and maintenance of mass notification systems
- Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire suppression systems
- Repair services, equipment and parts
- Sites: AFRL/RF Rome NY, Newport Research Site, Stockbridge Research Site (Oneida NY), and DFAS Rome NY
- Contract type
- Firm Fixed Price (FFP) acquisition under consideration
- Period of performance
- 01 January 2027 - 31 December 2027 plus five (5) options; if all options are exercised, performance would end 30 June 2032
- Place of performance
- Rome, NY; Newport, NY; Oneida, NY
- Offers due
- 3:00 PM (EST) 22 October 2026
- How to submit
- Email to Leena Budhu (leenawattie.budhu.1@us.af.mil) with a copy to John Haberer (John.Haberer@us.af.mil)
- Page limits
- Safety and Quality Control methodology descriptions: not to exceed 2 pages each
What to include when you submit
- Include a positive statement of intent to submit a proposal as a prime contractor
- Show at least two similar projects completed as prime in the past five years
- Give past performance details: description, budget, schedule, contract numbers, dollar amounts, points of contact, subcontractor work
- Include a narrative on prime and subcontractor responsibilities and how limitations on subcontracting will be met
- Describe Safety and Quality Control methods
- Include documentation of your 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB or small business status
- Missing information may mean you are considered not interested
You must have
- 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB or small business status (size standard $25M average annual revenue), with proof such as an SBA certification letter
The applicable NAICS code is 561621 with an associated small business size standard of $25M average annual revenue.
- Two similar prime contracts completed in the past five years
Evidence of successful completion within the past five (5) years as a prime contractor of at least two (2) projects
- If set aside, limitations on subcontracting apply (prime may not pay more than 50% to non-similarly situated subcontractors)
the prime specialty trade contractor may not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government
- Active SAM and WAWF registration to receive an award
the successful offeror must be actively registered in System Award Management
Not in the notice text
- Final set-aside decision
- Estimated contract value
- Final contract documents (the performance work statement is described as not final and is an attachment)
- Evaluation method for any future solicitation
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FA875127Q0999
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force
- Office
- FA8751 Afrl Riko
- NAICS
- 561621
- Product/service code
- H342
- Business type
- Security & guard services
- Place of performance
- Rome, NY, 13441
- Contracting contact
- Leena Budhuleenawattie.budhu.1@us.af.mil3153302557
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Capable sources are sought to provide services necessary to perform inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) and repairs for the Fire Alarm, Mass Notification System, & Fire Suppression Systems. The work to be covered under this acquisition consists of furnishing all personnel, labor, equipment, tools, materials, instruments, meters, gauges, test equipment, transportation, supervision, and other necessary items. Services are required at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Information & Spectrum Warfare Directorate (AFRL/RF), Rome, NY, the Newport Research Site, Newport, NY, the Stockbridge Research Site, Oneida, NY, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), Rome, NY. The anticipated period of performance is 01 January 2027- 31 December 2027 plus five (5) options. If all options are exercised, performance would conclude 30 June 2032. This acquisition includes, but is not limited to, these principal features: Inspection Testing Maintenance Repair Services Equipment and Parts The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature of work or to define the scope of the work. The attached performance work statement is not necessarily indicative of the final contract documents. The applicable NAICS code is 561621 with an associated small business size standard of $25M average annual revenue. Note that this Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only. The information obtained from responses to this notice may be used to develop an acquisition strategy and future solicitation. The Air Force is considering whether to set aside this Firm Fixed Price (FFP) acquisition for competitive 8(a), HUBZone Small Business (SB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Small Business (SB). If adequate responses are not received, the acquisition may be solicited on a “full and open” basis. If this effort is to be set aside, then a clause such as RFO 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply and the prime specialty trade contractor may not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities (excluding parts/supplies). All interested 8(a), HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB and SB concerns are invited to respond. In order to be considered, responses must include the following: 1. Positive statement of intent to submit a proposal for this solicitation as a prime contractor. 2. Evidence of successful completion within the past five (5) years as a prime contractor of at least two (2) projects similar in magnitude and scope to the work described in this notice. 3. Past performance information for work cited above to include: (a) Project description detailing the size, scope, complexity, phasing plan, planned and actual budget, planned and actual schedule, schedule control, coordination, and prime contractor’s experience in delivering the completed projects satisfactorily to the end users. (b) Description of methods employed to successfully work within the fixed schedule and prescribed budget. (c) Contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact, and contact information. (d) Description and quantification of work performed by subcontractors. 4. With regard to this acquisition, a narrative statement describing the intended responsibilities of the prime contractor and subcontractor(s), what work elements each would accomplish, and how the prime contractor would fulfill the requirement of RFO 52.219-14. 5. Description of Safety and Quality Control methodologies not to exceed 2 pages each. 6. Documentation of current 8(a), HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB or SB status such as SBA certification letter or other evidence. (For more information on the definition or requirements, refer to http://www.sba.gov) NOTE: All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of interested 8(a), HUBZone SB, SDVOSB, WOSB or SB concerns. Failure to submit all information requested may result in a contractor being considered ‘NOT INTERESTED’ in this requirement. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit their responses to the attention of Leena Budhu, Contract Specialist (leenawattie.budhu.1@us.af.mil) with an email copy to John Haberer (John.Haberer@us.af.mil). Responses must be sent by email. All information must be received before 3:00 PM (EST) 22 October 2026 to be considered. Technical questions may be referred to Leena Budhu or John Haberer at the email addresses indicated above. If a solicitation for this requirement is issued, in order to receive a contract award, the successful offeror must be actively registered in System Award Management (SAM - http://www.sam.gov) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF - https://wawf.eb.mil). This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government’s use of such information.
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