Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service in Morris, MN needs a small‑business contractor to upgrade its fire alarm control panel and replace existing smoke and heat detectors throughout the facility. The work includes removal of obsolete equipment, installation of a new control panel, placement of new detectors per the attached location drawings, and a final inspection and testing to verify compliance with fire safety standards. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ; quotations are due by 12 pm CT on 22 September 2026.
• Scope: Replace fire alarm control panel, install new smoke & heat detectors per site‑specific layout.
• Location: Soil Management Research Unit, Morris, Minnesota.
• Contract type: Small‑business set‑aside Request for Quotation (RFQ).
• Deadline: 22 Sep 2026, 12 pm CT (extended by amendment).
• Required qualifications: NAICS 561621 (Security & Fire Alarm Systems), small‑business eligibility ($25 M size standard).
• Deliverables: Fully functional alarm system, as‑built documentation, test reports, and compliance certification.