Repair and Recharge Fire Suppression Tank at Building 8339 VSFB, CA
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is issuing a Presolicitation for the repair and recharge of a fire suppression tank at Building 8339, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. This effort involves the servicing of a Kidde FM 200 ECS fire suppression cylinder. Interested vendors are requested to submit capability statements and other relevant information by June 18, 2026, at 1500 PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall disconnect, safely remove, and transport one discharged Kidde FM 200 ECS fire suppression cylinder from Building 8339 at VSFB to a certified off-site facility. At the facility, the contractor must inspect and repair the valve assembly, refill the cylinder with clean agent, and perform leak testing. Following servicing, the cylinder will be reinstalled, re-armed, and a full system test conducted to ensure operational readiness. The work must protect sensitive electronic equipment and minimize operational disruption.
Key tasks include:
- Disconnect, remove, transport, repair, recharge/refill, and reinstall one Kidde FM 200 ECS Fire Suppression Clean Agent Gas Tank Cylinder.
- Transport to an authorized, certified facility for valve assembly inspection, repair, and refilling.
- Perform leak checks, reinstallation, re-arming, and system testing.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, EPA, OSHA, and NFPA codes and industry standards.
- Contractor to provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, permits, certifications, licenses, and services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: J012 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Fire Control Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 1500 PDT
- Published: June 03, 2026
- Place of Performance: Building 8339, Vandenberg SFB, CA (93437)
- Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST (excluding Federal holidays).
Special Requirements
- Contractor employees require background security verification for facility access.
- Compliance with environmental laws and VSFB-specific regulations is mandatory.
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and certifications/licenses must be provided electronically.
- Invoicing will be submitted electronically via the PIEE/WAWF system.
- Contractor personnel must maintain a neat appearance and be identifiable; installation ID cards may be required.
- No Government-furnished facilities or utilities will be provided.
Contact Information
- Primary: Chase French (chase.french@spaceforce.mil)
- Secondary: Kristofer Clark (kristofer.clark@spaceforce.mil)