Request for Offers: Stair Pressurization System Inspections and Testing at FAA fFacilities in Alaska

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Background The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this Request for Offers (RFO) for Stair Pressurization System Inspections and Testing at multiple FAA facilities in Alaska. The goal of the contract is to ensure compliance with applicable model building and national fire codes, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract, covering a Base Year plus 4 Option Years. Work Details The Contractor must provide all personnel, transportation, salaries, insurance, equipment, materials, health and medical coverage, training, and services required to evaluate, test, adjust, inspect and certify existing stair pressurization systems (SPS) installed in FAA Air Traffic Control facilities. Key tasks include: - Conducting biannual testing at each facility approximately 6 months apart. - Performing annual inspections and operational testing according to NFPA 92A, ASHRAE standards, and applicable OSHA regulations. - Completing all FAA SPS Testing and Inspection Forms including door pull forces, fan RPM, flowrate, current draw. - Inspecting smoke management dampers and identifying any required repairs or maintenance issues. - Providing certification documents confirming compliance with applicable codes within 10 days following each site visit. - Coordinating with designated FAA personnel for scheduling site visits during normal business hours or off-peak hours as necessary. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Multiple FAA facilities in Alaska including Anchorage International Airport ATCT, Merrill Field ATCT, Kodiak ATCT, Kenai ATCT, Fairbanks International Airport ATCT, King Salmon ATCT, Bethel ATCT, Juneau ATCT, and KTN FSS. Bidder Requirements Offerors must have certified personnel with National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) certification to perform inspections and testing. A copy of the NEBB certification must be submitted prior to commencing work. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior FAA contracts for stairway pressurization system inspection and testing in Alaska awarded to Alaska Air Balancing, including contract 697DCK19C00185 (valued at $268,100) covering stairway pressurization inspection and testing at multiple FAA ATCTs/FSS, and contract 697DCK24P00103 (valued at $86,400) for fire alarm stair pressurization and testing at various FAA facilities. The described scope—furnishing labor and equipment to perform inspections/testing of stair pressurization systems at FAA facilities in Alaska, along with related certification/documentation requirements—matches the current RFO’s focus on biannual testing, annual inspections/operational testing, and completion of FAA SPS forms.