Annual Fire Alarm System Testing & Maintenance

The United States Department of State is seeking services for the annual testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. The work must comply with OBO Specification 13851 and the 2010 edition of NFPA Code 72. The fire alarm system in the embassy's main building is a SimplexGrinnell 4100U/4010 addressable networking system, which integrates critical building safety functions such as HVAC shutdown, elevator recall, smoke control, and fire doors. Personnel performing these tasks must meet the qualifications outlined in NFPA 72 Section 4.3.3 and, for work within the Controlled Access Area or other designated zones, must be cleared American workers holding Top Secret security clearances. The contract opportunity, identified by solicitation number PR1729014, has been posted since October 29, 2012, with a focus on providing annual inspections only. Interested contractors are encouraged to make inquiries to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Ramon Best, or the General Services Officer Specialist, Mr. Jose Balseca, through the provided contact information. The contract falls under NAICS code 922160 and involves work performed at the embassy compound location in Quito at Avigiras E12-170 and Eloy Alfaro. A formal Request for Quotations is expected to be issued soon for qualified and security-cleared firms to submit offers.