FA4626-26-FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES

This solicitation, FA462626Q0017, is a total small business set-aside issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial fire suppression services at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, with a performance period from June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2030. The requirement encompasses annual inspection and servicing of approximately 258 portable fire extinguishers, six-year maintenance and recharging for 43 extinguishers, twelve-year hydrostatic testing for 22 units, and the purchase of up to 10 additional extinguishers, all to be performed on-site in accordance with NFPA 10, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, manufacturer guidelines, and federal, state, and local regulations. The acquisition is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with pricing left blank in Section B, indicating that offers will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, where only the three lowest-priced submissions that are fully compliant with the Statement of Work will be considered for award. All offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible. Contractors must meet stringent cybersecurity and security requirements, including compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, as well as adherence to base access protocols requiring badges, anti-terrorism training, vehicle permits, and after-hours emergency contacts. Barcoding of hazardous materials must follow HAZMART system standards under AFI 32-7086, and labeling must conform to NFPA 10, OSHA, and DOT regulations. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with no use of the Invoice Processing Portal, and payments will be processed through the DoDAAC F87700 office. The government retains full inspection and acceptance authority at the performance location, with zero tolerance for non-compliance with NFPA, OSHA, or DOT standards and only one missed monthly inspection permitted. Proposals must be submitted by May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST, and questions are to be directed to the Contracting Administrator and Contracting Officer via designated email addresses. No options for contract extension are specified, and all contract clauses, including those related to subcontracting, whistleblower protections, former DoD official compensation, and prohibitions on procurement from