63--FL CALOOSAHATCHEE/-Replacement of Alarm Panels at VC and Admin Bldgs

This contract is a Firm-Fixed Price commercial order issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s SAT Team 3 under Solicitation Number 140FS326Q0081 for the replacement of two fire alarm control panels at the Visitor & Education Center and the Edyth C. Stokes Administrative Building at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Florida. The work includes removal and disposal of existing Silent Knight Model 5207 and Honeywell Fire-Lite MS-9200UDLS panels, along with their batteries and cabinets, and installation of two new addressable fire alarm control panels with wireless monitoring capability, nine new zone modules, surge protectors, and 12V batteries. The scope requires full integration with existing smoke detectors, pull stations, notification appliances, fire suppression systems, and the EVAX-25 PA system, as well as connection to the facility’s wireless network. All work must comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, local AHJ regulations including the Fire Marshal of Sanibel Island, and manufacturer specifications. Documentation must include equipment lists, riser and wiring diagrams, testing and integration plans, operation manuals, and warranty information, plus a basic operational training session for staff. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561621, with a requirement for active SAM registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on all offers. Proposals must include completed SF-18, SF-30 amendments, past performance references with three examples of similar government work, a detailed price schedule, and compliance with FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications. Evaluation is based on best value, where technical capability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price alone. Key pass/fail gates include SAM activity, no termination for default in the past seven years, and mandatory submission of all required documents. Performance is scheduled from September 1 to December 31, 2026, with delivery due by December 31, 2026. The Service Contract Act applies, with wage determinations specified in WD #2015-4529 Rev 30, and labor standards, Buy American, and anti-trafficking clauses are incorporated. Payment is processed electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system under Prompt Payment Act terms, and acceptance requires successful AHJ inspection, zero communication failures during