FEMA Region 10 RFQ Fire Alarm and Systems Testing
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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FEMA Region 10 is seeking qualified vendors to provide annual inspection and testing services for Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow testing and reporting, at their Bothell, Washington facility. The contract requires completion of an initial inspection and report by June 23, 2026, followed by annual inspections each April through the base year ending June 2027, with two option years in April 2028 and April 2029. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, but if no suitable quotations are received, all offers will be considered. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with Department of Labor wage determinations for King and Snohomish Counties. Quotations must detail relevant experience, qualifications, pricing for the base and option years, and confirm capability to meet the initial inspection deadline. The contractor will perform inspections and testing in accordance with the Statement of Objectives, addressing any necessary repairs up to $25,000 per option year. Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws is mandatory, and the contract will incorporate key FAR and HSAR clauses as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions are due by June 17, 2026, with questions accepted until June 15. Evaluation will focus on experience, ability to meet deadlines, and price, with award made based on best value to the government. The contract administration and point of contact are managed by FEMA Region 10’s contracting office in Bothell, WA.
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Place of Performance
Bothell, WA, 98021, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1. Background and Scope
FEMA Region 10, located at 130 228th St SW, Bothell, WA 98021, is seeking quotations from qualified vendors for annual inspection and testing services for Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow testing and reporting. The initial inspection and report must be completed prior to June 23, 2026. Subsequent inspections will occur annually each April.
2. Period of Performance
- Base Year: Date of award (anticipated June 2026) through June 2027
- Option Year 1: April 2028
- Option Year 2: April 2029
3. Set-Aside
This RFQ is set aside for small businesses. If no reasonable or acceptable quotations are received from small businesses, all offers will be considered.
4. Applicable Regulations
- NAICS Code: 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov for “All Awards” and have a SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Department of Labor Wage Determinations for King and Snohomish Counties, WA apply (see https://sam.gov).
5. Submission Instructions
Quotations must include the following:
- Contractor’s experience with projects of similar scope and size
- Contractor’s qualifications to perform the required services
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code (if applicable)
- Pricing for the base year and both option years
- Confirmation of ability to complete the initial inspection and testing by June 23, 2026
Submit all questions regarding this solicitation by Monday, June 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time to sandra.shanks@fema.dhs.gov.
Submit quotations by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time to sandra.shanks@fema.dhs.gov.
6. Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be evaluated based on:
- Relevant experience
- Ability to meet the required deadlines
- Price
Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
7. Statement of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- Annual inspection and testing of Fire Life and Safety systems, including backflow testing and reporting, in accordance with the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO).
- Initial inspection and report prior to June 23, 2026.
- Annual inspections each April during the contract period.
- Repairs resulting from inspection and testing failures will be funded as necessary, not to exceed $25,000 per option year.
8. Compliance
The selected contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
9. Contract Clauses
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect under Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026. Key clauses include, but are not limited to:
- FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 (with applicable deviations)
- HSAR 3052.204-71, 3052.204-72, 3052.215-70, 3052.228-70, 3052.242-72
- See full solicitation for complete list of applicable clauses.
Attachment: Statement of Objectives (SOO), dated 06/10/2026