Fire Suppression Services
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The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Yuma Proving Ground, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate industry capabilities for providing fire suppression system maintenance services at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. This RFI seeks input on whether vendors have previously delivered services aligned with the draft Performance Work Statement, including inspection, testing, repair, and preventive maintenance of fire suppression systems such as sprinklers, alarms, and special hazard equipment. Respondents are asked to confirm if these services qualify as commercial under FAR 2.101, whether the assigned NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) is appropriate, and if their organization intends to compete as a prime or through teaming arrangements. The small business size standard under this NAICS code is $12.5 million, and the Government is specifically encouraging participation from small businesses, including 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone firms. No contract award is implied, and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. The requirement is performance-based and will necessitate strict adherence to NFPA 72, NFPA 25, UFM 3-602-02, and other applicable military and federal regulations. Key deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Inspection and Preventive Maintenance Plan, and detailed reporting on system status, all of which must be submitted within defined timeframes, including 15 days for the Quality Control Plan and no later than two business days for issue reports. Personnel must meet stringent certification requirements, including NICET Level II or higher for technicians performing unsupervised work, with Level I technicians limited to supervised roles. Key personnel, including the Program Manager and Alternate, must have at least five years of relevant experience, be available during core hours, and provide CVs within five days of award. Security requirements mandate background checks, prohibition of social media disclosure, use of only approved government systems for CUI transmission, and return of all access credentials upon contract closeout. While no contract value, FOB terms, or payment details are specified, the basis of award is presumed to be trade-off, prioritizing technical compliance, past performance, and certified personnel over price alone. All responses must be submitted by July 7, 2026, and must directly address each RFI question in relation to the draft PWS.
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Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, 85365, USASet-Aside
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Procurement Office: The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Yuma Proving Ground (MICC-YPG), is currently conducting market research to attempt to bolster government and industry coordination and partnership in supporting Yuma Test Center (YTC) at the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), AZ. This RFI is being issued to inquire about providing Fire Suppression services. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as an attachment.
Respondents are strongly encouraged to provide thorough answers to all questions outlined in this RFI and to explicitly address the relevant sections of the PWS within their submissions.
Information Sought:
(1) Has your company delivered services outlined in the PWS under Part 5 Specific Tasks?
If applicable, please provide:
- The contract number
- Total contract value
- A brief synopsis of the scope and objectives of the work performed
(2) Does your company believe this requirement is a commercial service as defined in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 2.101? Specifically, are these (or similar) services offered and sold competitively in the commercial marketplace?
(3) Does Industry agree that the use of the NAICS code 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance is the best fit for this requirement? If not, please suggest an alternative and explain why.
(4) Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.
(5) What is your firm’s size and status under NAICS 811310? Small Business, SBA Certified 8(a) Stars III, Oasis, or other Government-Wide Contract Vehicles? Please provide contract numbers.
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. Further, MICC is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.
The Government is interested in any input from the small business community as well as questions regarding the requirement. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.
INFORMATION: The proposed item to be supplied is anticipated to be classified under NAICS 811310: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. This NAICS code was selected as it comprises establishments primarily engaged in the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. The services required for the fire suppression follow-on, which include the inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of fire suppression systems, align directly with the activities described in this classification. The applicable small business size standard for NAICS 811310 is $12.5M.
Attachments:
Draft PWS_Fire Suppression