Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project

The solicitation for the Corpus Christi Fire Alarm Replacement Project (Solicitation No. 47PD5326R0044) issued by the General Services Administration, PBS Project Delivery West - Branch C, seeks a firm fixed-price contractor to replace the existing fire alarm system at the Corpus Christi Courthouse in Texas with a new networked nodal Fire Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System. The prime contractor must have a NICET Level IV certified team lead with at least two years’ experience in a prime role. The work includes provision and installation of system components such as control panels, notification appliances, conduits, wiring, and integration with building smoke control systems. Performance must commence within 10 days of notice to proceed with substantial completion required within 90 calendar days, and final completion within 14 days after substantial completion. The project requires compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 92, NEC, UL 2196 circuit integrity standards, NECA 1-2010 industry standards, and must be subject to final acceptance by the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer. Package marking and preservation guidelines mandate controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling protocols, and batteries supplied must not exceed six months in age prior to installation. The evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) strategy, with non-price technical criteria including past performance, key personnel qualifications, and a management plan evaluated on a pass/fail basis, awarding the contract to the lowest-priced offer meeting all requirements. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and GSAR clauses, addressing payment terms, prompt payment, insurance requirements, equitable adjustments, warranty, inspections, changes, termination provisions, and compliance with labor and ethics standards. Security clearance requirements are stringent, with personnel needing Enter on Duty determinations and compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 for extended site access. The contractor is responsible for complete installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation submission including shop drawings, safety plans, schedules, as-built drawings, warranty and maintenance manuals, and certified payroll records. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to be registered in SAM with active certifications. The contracting officer is Kevin Mack, and inquiries and proposal submissions are to be directed to his designated email. The overall contract performance will be conducted on-site at the Corpus Christi Courthouse, with a mandatory site visit scheduled prior to proposal submission, which is due by May 22, 2026, at 4:00 pm Central Time.