Synopsis: Cavalier Fire Protection and Emergency Services

The 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base is soliciting proposals under solicitation number FA465926R0001 for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to provide comprehensive Fire Protection and Emergency Services at Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota. The requirement mandates 24/7 emergency response for structural and hazardous material incidents, implementation of a basewide Fire Prevention Program, operation of a fully staffed Emergency Communications Center with one ECC operator, and adherence to standards including DAFI 32-2001, NFPA codes, DAFI 91-204, and DoDM 6055.0. Services include incident reporting to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, use of the FES-IMS for records management, and maintenance of installation defibrillators. The base performance period begins November 1, 2026, and extends through October 31, 2027, with multiple option years extending up to October 31, 2031, and a potential six-month extension based on 50% of Option Year Four pricing. The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 561990, and requires active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code. All offerors must comply with stringent security protocols, including obtaining Common Access Cards at their own expense, establishing an industrial security program, securing personnel and facility clearances, and ensuring all staff meet SF-312 and need-to-know requirements for classified information. Cybersecurity compliance includes adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7019, while safety requirements mandate submission of Safety Data Sheets per 29 CFR 1910 and adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate documents—one for pricing and one for past performance—by the revised deadline of July 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST, with initial questions due by June 17, 2026. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, with past performance being significantly more important than price, and awards are expected to be made without discussions. Offerors must follow strict formatting requirements including completion of SF 1449 blocks