ARTC - Fire extinguisher maintenance

Project ID: PANMCC26P0000044722 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	MICC Yuma Proving Ground
Deadline	06/27/26
Posted	06/16/26
Estimated Value	$40,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J042 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls
Location	Fort Greely, AK 99731 United States

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Summary

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

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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 the United States Army Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC) at the Fort Greely, Alaska. This RFI is being issued to inquire about performing and servicing all portable fire extinguishers located at the Fort Greely, Alaska. The service contract covers the annual inspection, maintenance, and certification of portable fire extinguishers located at Fort Greely, Alaska, for the U.S. Army Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC). All work must be performed in accordance with the publications cited in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, and 29 CFR 1910.157, the OSHA standard governing portable fire extinguishers. The types of extinguishers vary by facility requirements. Most buildings and vehicles use dry chemical extinguishers (Types ABC or K), while server rooms require CO2 extinguishers. Maintenance requirements differ by extinguisher type. All extinguishers must receive an annual visual inspection and tagging in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2). Additionally, based on the manufacturing date, dry chemical extinguishers require either a 6 year recharge or a 12 year hydrostatic test. Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Period of Performance (PoP)

Base Year

12 August 2026 through 11 August 2027

Option Year 1

12 August 2027 through 11 August 2028

Option Year 2

12 August 2028 through 11 August 2029

Option Year 3

12 August 2029 through 11 August 2030

Option Year 4

12 August 2030 through 11 August 2031 Please see Attachment 1 - DRAFT_PWS ARTC Fire Extinguisher for further detail and information. ARTC at Fort Greely, Alaska requires a contractor with the appropriate expertise in portable fire extinguisher maintenance, inspection, and certification. Proper performance of these services is essential to sustaining operations. Failure to maintain and service the extinguishers could disrupt mission activities, lead to facility closures, and increase the risk of property loss due to inoperable equipment and the inability to suppress a fire when needed. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes. 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 industry 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: Proposed item to be supplied is anticipated to be classified under the following North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, which was considered and selected as it comprises of establishments primarily engaged in providing operating staff to perform a combination of services within a client's facilities. Establishments in this industry either sharpen/install commercial and industrial machinery blades and saws or provide welding (e.g., automotive, general) repair services; or repair agricultural and other heavy and industrial machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts and other material handling equipment, machine tools, commercial refrigeration equipment, construction equipment, and mining machinery). The associated SBA size standard for the referenced NAICS is $12.5 million dollars. Attachments: Attachment 1 DRAFT_PWS ARTC Fire Extinguisher

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Summary: Background The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Yuma Proving Ground (MICC-YPG) is conducting market research to enhance coordination between government and industry in support of the United States Army Arctic Regions Test Center (ARTC) at Fort Greely, Alaska. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input on performing and servicing all portable fire extinguishers at Fort Greely, Alaska. Work Details The service contract entails the annual inspection, maintenance, and certification of portable fire extinguishers located at Fort Greely. All work must comply with NFPA 10 and OSHA standards. Tasks include: - Conducting annual visual inspections and tagging of all fire extinguishers as per 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2). - Performing necessary maintenance based on the type of extinguisher, including recharges or hydrostatic tests as required by manufacturing dates. - Ensuring that a qualified technician performs all inspections and services, certifying completion with new inspection tags. - Submitting a detailed report within 14 calendar days post-inspection for customer review. - Invoicing through WAWF or the required system within 30 calendar days after service completion. Period of Performance Base Year: 12 August 2026 through 11 August 2027; Option Year 1: 12 August 2027 through 11 August 2028; Option Year 2: 12 August 2028 through 11 August 2029; Option Year 3: 12 August 2029 through 11 August 2030; Option Year 4: 12 August 2030 through 11 August 2031. Place of Performance Fort Greely, Alaska. Bidder Requirements Contractors must have expertise in portable fire extinguisher maintenance, inspection, and certification. A qualified technician is required to perform inspections and services. Contractors must develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure compliance with contract requirements, including monitoring staff qualifications and maintaining Government property. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity for ARTC portable fire extinguisher maintenance at Fort Greely, Alaska shows a confirmed incumbent history with Arctic Fire under W9124R21D0003, including task order support for “ARTC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS” and related “fire extinguisher maintenance and service” periods spanning 2021–2026 (e.g., $23,414 for the base contract and $6,499/$4,290 for subsequent task orders). The prior work appears to be a continuation of the same annual inspection, maintenance, and certification requirements (including tagging and servicing based on extinguisher type/manufacturing date) supporting the same ARTC facilities.

Contacts

Contact name	Damaris Castillo
Contact email	damaris.i.castillo.civ@army.mil
Contact phone	(928) 328-2845
Secondary contact name	Amanda Ramirez
Secondary contact email	amanda.m.ramirez24.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(928) 328-4146