DSCR B100/CDC Fire Panel Replacement Project

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for commercially available services to replace the existing fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication system in Building 100 at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR). The new system must be a fully addressable, point-to-point system that complies with current DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and provides fire detection, occupant notification, and live voice evacuation capabilities. The acquisition is set aside for 100% small business.

• Complete removal of the existing fire alarm system components.

• Installation of a new, fully addressable Fire Alarm and Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System from a single manufacturer.

• System must be compatible with the installation's base-wide radio frequency fire alarm reporting network and transmit data directly to the dispatch center.

• Integration with HVAC shutdown and other life safety interfaces.

• Design submission and shop drawings required.

• System must remain operational during replacement, with a 24/7 fire watch implemented if the system is down.

• Final system approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from notice to proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $125,000.00 and $175,000.00.

• Proposal Submission: Email to contracting officer Robert Moragues at Robert.Moragues@dla.mil.

• Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Site Visit: May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM. Interested parties must be vetted through security at least 5 business days prior.

• Deadline for Questions: Close of Business, May 14, 2026. Answers will be posted on SAM.gov.

• This acquisition is set aside for 100% small business.

• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).

• Small Business Size Standard: $19M.

• Offerors must own, possess, or control a bona fide place of business within 125 miles of Defense Supply Center Richmond.

• Partial proposals will not be accepted.

• Contractor must provide a temporary portable toilet for the duration of the project.

• Contractor must have a minimum of ten years of documented experience in fire alarm system installation and technicians must be NICET certified and manufacturer certified for the installed system.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide a complete replacement of the existing fire alarm and mass notification system in Building 100, ensuring compliance with current DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and enhancing reliability and maintainability.

• System Removal: Disconnect, remove, and properly dispose of the existing fire alarm control panel (FACP), annunciators, power supplies, batteries, initiating devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, etc.), and notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers, bells). Remove existing fire alarm wiring and conduit as needed.

• New System Installation: Install a new, complete, unified, Class B, fully addressable, point-to-point fire alarm and emergency voice/alarm communication system. All components must be from a single manufacturer. This includes furnishing and installing new initiating devices, notification appliances, a Notifier NFS-320 fire alarm panel (or equivalent), a SigCom MNS-100EXP mass notification panel (or equivalent), and a SigCom sixteen zone DTX transceiver (or equivalent). The system must integrate with the base-wide radio frequency fire alarm reporting network and transmit signals to the installation dispatch center.

• Integration: Integrate with HVAC shutdown and other required life safety interfaces. Provide new wiring and conduit as necessary.

• Batteries: Provide new system batteries sized for code-required standby and alarm duration.

• Labeling: Clearly and accurately label all system connections and devices.

• Testing and Turnover: Perform 100% functional testing of all devices per UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 4-021-01. Verify RF communication and point-to-point signal transmission. Test live voice evacuation functionality. Utilize Third-Party Verification for compliance, installation, and functionality checks. Final approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Deliverables: Provide as-built drawings, approved shop drawings, battery calculations, O&M manuals, and programming backup files. Provide all system passwords, administrative credentials, and access codes.

• Period of Performance: Completion no later than 120 days after notice to proceed.

• Place of Performance: Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237.

• Installation Phasing: Work must be performed after normal operating hours (1830-0530) to minimize disruption to the Child Development Center. The fire alarm system must remain operational during replacement; a 24/7 fire watch is required if the system is down or impaired.

• Contractor Qualifications: Must specialize in fire alarm system installation with a minimum of ten years of experience. System installation supervised by NICET Level III certified technician. System layout and programming performed/reviewed by NICET-certified personnel. Technicians must be manufacturer-certified for the installed system.

• Codes and Standards: Comply with the latest adopted editions of UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 4-021-01.

• Proposal Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated as technically acceptable or unacceptable based on meeting minimum requirements and understanding of services. Required documents include a project narrative, list of definable features of work, projected timeline, and previous relevant project experience.

• Security: Contractor personnel require a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent. Compliance with current visitor pass requirements and Real ID Act standards is mandatory.

• Environmental: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. Adhere to green procurement guidelines and manage construction waste according to specified requirements.