REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)
The final result for the Repair Fire Alarms Reporting Network Base Wide consists of repair by replacement of forty (40) FACP radios and two (2) Front-End Fire Alarm Reporting System Servers with the additional capability to connect to the Base Wide fiberoptic network. This contract also includes installing, configuring, and commissioning two (2) Fire Alarm Reporting System servers with operator workstations to monitor the facility Fire Alarms Reporting network. The final result of Repair Fire Alarms Reporting Network Base Wide project is fully functional Fire Alarms reporting system that passes the existing Alarm hierarchy from each of the existing thirty-eight (38) Fire Alarms Control Panels (FACP) at each existing facilities to the new Fire Alarms Servers and new radios at the servers installed. The new Fire Alarms network shall meet or exceed Federal code and meet the environmental conditions for the Syracuse, NY. All work performed shall be conducted in accordance with all Department of Defense policies and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). DoD Building Code is described in UFC 1-200-01. UFC take precedence over State and Local codes according to UFC 3-600-1 Section 1-4.3 In the case of discrepancies among regulations, the most stringent regulation applies.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION, TRANSPORTATION, COST AND OTHER ITEMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE WORK UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED IN THIS STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
REFERENCE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR PROJECT DETAILS.
Project Location:
174th Attack Wing Hancock Field Air National Guard Base 6001 East Molloy Road Syracuse, New York 13211.
The contract duration will be 365 calendar days after notice to proceed to include inspection and punch list. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561621, with a small business size standard of $25,000,000.
The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov.
Your attention is directed to FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, which states By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the contract for General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded .
In accordance with FAR 36.211(b), the following information is provided: (1) The National Guard has no agency-specific policies or procedures applicable to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts other than those described at FAR 43.204, DFARS 243.204 and AFARS 5143.204. (2) Data for the prior 3 fiscal years regarding the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts for the National Guard is currently not available, but will be compiled and provided in future announcements.
WAGE DETERMINATION ATTACHED.
Evaluation:
Quotes will be evaluated using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW RFO FAR Part 12. The government will award a contract resulting from the solicitation to the resonsible contractor who submits the quote which the government determines to represent the best value. For the purpose of this solicitation the government will determine best value based on a material submittal that meets the specifications outlined in the SOW as well as LEAD TIME for meeting those requirements. The government will not accept a quote a quote that does not meet minimum specifications outlined in the SOW, but may be willing to pay more for a shorter lead time.
THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.
Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project are General Decision Number: NY20260026, dated 5/18/2026, for Onondaga County, New York. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory and must be furnished within 10 calendar days after award. All quotes must be submitted with a bid bond.
A SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON JULY 14, 2026 AT 10:00 AM.
ATTENDEES WILL MEET AT BUILDING B645, 6001 EAST MOLLOY RD. SYRACUSE, NY 13211. ATTENDEES MUST EMAIL BRIANA MCCAFFERY AT BRIANA.MCCAFFERY@US.AF.MIL AND RICHARD PEIRSON AT RICHARD.PEIRSON@US.AF.MIL NLT 12:00 PM (NOON) ON 13 JULY 2026.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. Currently, the Government anticipates funds will become available prior to, but no later than midnight 30 Sep 2026. This action has been identified on the National Guard priority list for award if funds become available and the prices received are within an awardable range. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. Bid guarantee required with submission of bid.
**Bids required to be valid for at least 90 days.
DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible, due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies.
**IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2005 REAL ID ACT, AS OF MAY 7, 2025, INSTALLATION VISITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A REAL ID COMPLIANT LICENSE/ID OR ANOTHER ACCEPTABLE FORM OF IDENTIFICATION TO ENTER DOD INSTALLATIONS. VISITORS, TO INCLUDE THOSE BEING ESCORTED BY MILITARY MEMBERS, WHO FAIL TO PRODUCE A REAL ID OR A DHS-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE AS LISTED BELOW, MAY BE DENIED INSTALLATION ACCESS. **DOD-ISSUED CACS AND DEPENDENT ID CARDS ARE CONSIDERED REAL ID COMPLIANT AND WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLATION ACCESS**
Background
The 174 Fire Alarm Reporting System contract is issued by the 174th Attack Wing of the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. The mission of this agency is to ensure the safety and operational readiness of its facilities. The goal of this contract is to repair and enhance the Fire Alarms Reporting Network Base Wide, ensuring compliance with federal codes and environmental conditions specific to Syracuse, NY.
Work Details
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, costs, and other items necessary to complete the work. This includes:
- Repairing by replacement forty (40) Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) radios and two (2) Front-End Fire Alarm Reporting System Servers;
- Installing, configuring, and commissioning two (2) Fire Alarm Reporting System servers with operator workstations;
- Ensuring that the new Fire Alarms network meets or exceeds federal code;
- Passing the existing alarm hierarchy from thirty-eight (38) existing FACP at various facilities to the new servers and radios.
All work must adhere to Department of Defense policies and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), with UFC taking precedence over state and local codes.
Period of Performance
The contract duration will be 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.
Place of Performance
174th Attack Wing Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, 6001 East Molloy Road, Syracuse, New York 13211.
Bidder Requirements
This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. Bidders must comply with clause 52.219-14(e)(3), which limits subcontracting to no more than 85% of the amount paid by the government for contract performance. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory within 10 calendar days after award. A bid guarantee is required with submission of bids.
