Fire Alarm and Detection System Installation

The contract outlines the installation of a complete fire alarm and detection system across three buildings, encompassing smoke and heat detectors, manual pull stations, audible and visual notification appliances, a central control panel, and integration with an external monitoring service to ensure continuous surveillance and emergency response. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it aligns with NAICS code 238210 for electrical contracting services. The work must be performed at Kearneysville, with all system components required to meet applicable fire safety codes and standards, and full commissioning and testing of the integrated system is implied as part of the deliverables. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, indicating a four-week window for interested contractors to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting agency is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the AFM APD office, which manages the project on behalf of the Department of Agriculture. Though specific performance metrics or warranty terms are not listed, successful bidders are expected to deliver a fully functional, code-compliant, and reliably monitored fire safety system with minimal disruption to building operations. The opportunity is accessible exclusively through the SAM.gov portal, and no point of contact information is provided in the posted data.