Inspect, test, repair, maintain, and ensure the operational readiness of all existing fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and backflow prevention devices

This NOAA NMFS solicitation seeks a small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive fire‑protection services for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Galveston Campus. The contractor will inspect, test, repair, and maintain existing fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and backflow prevention devices across six buildings, and install additional fire‑alarm devices where coverage is incomplete. Work includes scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, emergency response, and full documentation, all in compliance with applicable codes. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award contract with a base period of 12 months and two optional one‑year extensions, totaling up to three years of service. The contract is set‑aside for small businesses and will be evaluated using best‑value trade‑off criteria. • Scope: fire‑alarm system, fire‑extinguisher, and backflow device inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and new device installation. • Location: NOAA NMFS SEFSC Galveston Campus, 4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551 (Buildings 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, Maintenance Archive). • Period: 12‑month base year with two 12‑month option years (max 3 years). • Delivery: On‑site services; invoices billed monthly in arrears, Net 30. • Evaluation: Technical approach, experience (≥5 years), past performance, and price (best‑value trade‑off). • Submission: Quotes due 12 PM EST/EDT 9/14/2026 via email to [email protected]. • Pre‑award site visit: 9/8/2026 (optional, recommended).