H--NCAO Fire Extinguisher and CO2 Services

The contract awards maintenance services for CO2 fire suppression system cylinders and portable fire extinguishers across Northern California Area Office facilities under the Bureau of Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Region. The service scope includes repair, refilling, hydrostatic testing, semi-annual weighing, tagging, certification, and transportation of CO2 cylinders, as well as inspection and repair of portable fire extinguishers, with all work required to comply with NFPA-10, NFPA-12, California State Fire Marshal guidelines, Federal DOT regulations, and Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards. The contract has a five-year estimated period of performance, beginning June 26, 2026, with four one-year option periods, and involves approximately 216 CO2 cylinders and 250 portable extinguishers located at key sites including Shasta, Keswick, Spring Creek, J.F. Carr, and Trinity Power Plants. Performance is strictly governed by a 4-business-day turnaround time for returned equipment, mandatory monthly itemized invoicing through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and adherence to federal hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All work is subject to the technical direction and inspection authority of the Reclamation Contracting Officer’s Representative, who verifies service compliance before payment authorization. This is a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million, prohibiting large businesses from submitting offers. The solicitation was issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with proposals due by May 27, 2026, submitted exclusively via email to the designated contracting officer. Offers must include firm-fixed pricing for all CLINs, detailed technical capability documentation, a completed SF-30 form, and compliance with SAM registration and active certifications within the past 12 months. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance via CPARS records, and price reasonableness, with award going to the most advantageous offer. Payment is contingent upon accurate, verified service reports submitted within five working days, and contractors must comply with stringent information security protocols including CUI handling per Reclamation Directive SLE 02-01, prohibitions on unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, and personnel suitability requirements for access to federal facilities, which may include PIV card issuance. The contract incorporates critical FAR clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibitions on confidentiality