Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance by Air Mobility Command
⚠ Important Legal Notice
THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Executive Summary
The Air Mobility Command is seeking services for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems at Joint Base Charleston. This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Submission Requirements:
- Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.
- We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.
- Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement.
- The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.
- All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services.
- Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services.
- Include three past references with current contact information and contract number.
- If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.
- The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.
- Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.
- Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
- The response must not exceed 5 pages.
- Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
- The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.
- Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: [email protected].
- Telephone responses will not be accepted.
- RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 8 MAY 2026.
Response Deadline: May 8, 2026 9:00 PM
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Scope & Requirements
The requirement is to provide 437 Maintenance Group (MXG) with service to provide all tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to inventory, inspect, service, certify, maintain, test and manage all of the 437 MXG flight line, aircraft, building and vehicle fire extinguishers and certain fire systems located on Joint Base Charleston.
Compliance & Qualifications
- All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Prepare a concise capabilities package that clearly outlines your firm’s ability to meet the requirements.
- Include three past references with current contact information and contract numbers to demonstrate relevant experience.
- Clearly delineate any teaming arrangements and the work distribution between the prime and partners.
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Why Small Businesses Should Consider This
This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small businesses as it invites participation from any size business capable of meeting the requirements. The NAICS code 541990 indicates a broad range of potential service providers, allowing smaller firms to compete effectively in this market.