183 CES Repair Base Fire Alarm System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 183d Wing, Illinois Air National Guard (ANG), intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a single firm fixed-price contract to repair and upgrade the base fire alarm system in Springfield, IL. This presolicitation notice indicates the project is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The tentative solicitation release is early-mid May 2026, with bids tentatively due late May 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires providing all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and supervision to establish a centralized base-wide fire alarm control system. The current system does not meet Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-1 and ANG Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 15-01-03 standards. The work includes modifying existing fire alarm panels across all 183d Wing locations, integrating with the Mass Notification Warning System (MNWS), and creating necessary redundancy to meet current codes and Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (IFB)
- Duration: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Size Standard: $19,000,000)
- Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000
- Tentative Solicitation Release: Early-mid May 2026
- Tentative Pre-bid Conference: Mid May 2026 (location/time in solicitation, site visit to follow)
- Tentative Bid Due Date: Late May 2026
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Key Requirements & Notes
Interested contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference and site visit. All questions for the pre-bid conference must be submitted via email to the specified contacts by the date listed in the solicitation. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and register with Contract Opportunities to access secure solicitation documents. Note that registration for Contract Opportunities can take approximately 15 business days, so planning accordingly is essential. FAR Clause 52.219-14 (e)(4), Limitations on Subcontracting, applies, restricting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 75% of the government's payment, excluding material costs.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Capt Alicia Braun (Alicia.Braun@us.af.mil, 217-757-1265) or MSgt Amanda Brenizer (Amanda.Brenizer@us.af.mil, 217-757-1251).