Exhaust Capture System for Fire Department

The contract awards the provision and installation of a fully automatic diesel exhaust extraction system at Building 420, Fire Department, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia, under solicitation W50S9J-26-B-A011. The system must include ceiling-mounted magnetic nozzles that connect to vehicle tailpipes to capture 100% of diesel exhaust, an automatic release mechanism that disengages when apparatus reaches the bay door, a high-efficiency spark-resistant exhaust fan, and an auto-start control panel with adjustable timer, manual override, and wireless capability. The contractor is required to remove and dispose of six existing exhaust systems and install the new system to comply with Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500. The period of performance is constrained to 14 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with a firm fixed-price structure and completion required by July 1, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with award determined solely on price after passing a responsibility determination. All contractors must be U.S. citizens or legal residents authorized to work in the United States, and personnel must comply with HSPD-12 and FIPS PUB 201 identity verification requirements, including obtaining prior security clearances and adhering to base escort and access policies. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value must be submitted before work begins, and all employees must wear orange or lime safety vests while on site. The contractor must submit a quality control plan for approval within a specified timeframe, and all shipments must be properly labeled with the contract number and project title. Delivery and storage of materials must protect against damage, theft, and environmental exposure, with all costs included in the bid. Invoicing requires electronic submission through WAWF in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, using designated forms obtained at the pre-construction meeting, and final payment is contingent upon satisfactory inspection and submission of a release of claims. The contract includes tailored and deviated FAR clauses related to subcontracting, changes, convict labor, and subcontracts for commercial items, as well as representations regarding defense information safeguarding, foreign jurisdictional prohibitions, and former DoD official compensation. All communications must go through the Contracting Officer, and inquiries must be submitted via designated email with proper formatting and before the May 27,