FL Caloosahatchee/Alarm Panels Ding Dar

Background
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing this solicitation for the replacement of outdated fire alarm panels at the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Florida. The mission of the FWS is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. This contract aims to upgrade life safety systems to ensure compliance with current safety standards as the existing panels are no longer serviceable.

Work Details
The contract involves the installation, startup, testing, and successful passing of inspections for two new addressable fire alarm panels located at:

1. Visitor Center Alarm Panel
2. Administration Building Alarm Panel

Both installations must meet specific performance requirements and pass Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections. The project scope includes all necessary materials and labor for a complete installation.

**Specifications:**
- Quantity: 1 panel for each location (Visitor Center and Administration Building)
- Delivery Date: December 31, 2026
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Period of Performance
September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Place of Performance
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must have experience with fire alarm installation and replacement services. They are required to submit three examples of past performance on similar projects along with valid references. Bidders must be active upon submission of their quote and cannot have a termination for fault or default within the last seven years.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on award 140FS325P0232, awarded to Eleven Bravo Group for $9,997 during 09/03/25–10/15/25. The prior work is described as fire alarm system work at the St. Marks NWR (Ed Building), which appears similar to the current requirement to replace outdated fire alarm panels and complete installation/startup and inspection testing at federal refuge facilities.