Fire Alarm Control Panel Replacement Bldg 33 and 37

This is a sources sought announcement issued by the Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell AFB for market research into potential contractors for the replacement of fire alarm control panels in Buildings 33 and 37. The announcement is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but is intended to identify qualified small business sources capable of performing the upcoming work, which includes removing existing fire alarm control panels and installing new CPU2-640 addressable panels along with KDM-R2 keypad displays, one of each per building, as well as upgrading system firmware. All work must include labor, programming, and installation and must comply with federal, state, and local codes, manufacturer recommendations, and relevant industry standards. The requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 with a small business size standard of $19 million for NAICS code 238210, and if sufficient small business participation is not identified, the government may proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. Respondents must complete the provided Sources Sought Response Form, confirm active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), disclose their socio-economic status, certify bonding capability for single and aggregate projects, and submit a capability or past performance statement. Responses must be sent via email with the subject line “FACP Replacement B33 and B37” to [email hidden] by the deadline of June 8, 2026. Contractors interested in this opportunity must comply with stringent security and safety protocols applicable to McConnell AFB, including obtaining base access passes through the Visitor Center at the East Gate, providing Real ID-compliant identification, valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance, and entering the base only through the West Gate after badge issuance with access limited strictly to travel between the gate and the job site. All personnel must undergo background checks using NCIC-III and TSDB databases per applicable Air Force instructions. Contractors are responsible for submitting Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials prior to award, reporting monthly quantities of used materials to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, notifying the COTR in writing of confined space entry plans, and returning completed permits upon project completion. Debris from the project must be removed to an approved off-base location with provided tipping tickets. No government resources will be made available to the contractor, and all work must be performed in accordance with OSHA standards, Air Force Safety Regulation 91-25, and environmental regulations including FAR