DSCR ITM Fire Suppression Testing

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
SP470326R0008
NAICS
238210
PSC
J061
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 12, 2026
Response due
July 4, 2026
Place of performance
Richmond, VA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to perform five-year inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire suppression systems at the Defense Supply Center Richmond, excluding specific buildings. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 238210, which covers electrical contractors. Interested firms should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity.

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Description

Defense Logistics Agency DLA Installation Management Richmond DM-FRIE Installation Fire Suppression Systems- UFC 3-601-02 Five-Year ITM Compliance Project P.2026.00330 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) -- 1 of 48 -- Page 2 of 48 1. OBJECTIVE The objective of this project is to perform the required five-year inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of all facility fire suppression systems at the Defense Supply Center of Richmond, excluding building 31 & 47. This inspection shall be in accordance with UFC 3-601-02 and applicable federal, state, and local codes to ensure systems remain fully operational, code compliant, and capable of protecting personnel, property, and mission readiness. 2. BACKGROUND Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) facilities are equipped with fire suppression systems designed to protect personnel, government property, and mission-critical operation from fire hazard. Multiple fire suppression systems throughout DSCR facilities have reached the required five-year service interval and must be evaluated to ensure continued operational readiness and code compliance. Failure to conduct these mandated inspections and maintenance actions may result in system degradation, increased life safety risks, potential mission disruption, and regulatory non- compliance. This project supports the sustainment of DSCR life safety infrastructure by ensuring all fire suppression systems remain reliable, fully functional, and compliant with governing standards. 3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall: 3.1 SYSTEMS INSPECTION • Perform all five-year required ITM tasks including but not limited to: o Internal inspection of sprinkler piping and branch lines o Obstruction investigation o Gauge replacement as required o Hydrostatic testing of FDC piping to a minimum of 150 PSI for two hours o Standpipe hydrostatic test o Inspect and test all backflow preventers associated with fire suppression systems o Perform an internal check on check valves on all backflow preventors o Ensure all backflows that are in confined spaces are inspected and tested o Ensure check valves and relief valves operate properly o Fire pump internal inspection o An internal Fire Department Connection (FDC) piping inspection o Ensure proper inspection tags and stickers are installed noting when the five year and other functions are performed o Perform a three-year air test on all dry systems o Clean and inspect all check valves and strainers on air lines for dry systems o Clean and inspect all check valves and strainers on alarm lines to include the water motor gongs on wet systems o Provide detailed pictures with building numbers and location of the inside of the piping and tags hung where internal inspections were performed o Perform inspection and maintenance on all nitrogen generators o Perform inspection and maintenance on all dry chemical fire suppression systems -- 2 of 48 -- Page 3 of 48 3.2 COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING • Coordinate all work with DSCR project manager • Submit a detailed work schedule prior to commencement • Follow approved impairment procedures for any system shutdown • Provide temporary fire watch when required • Minimize disruption to DSCR operations and mission activities 3.3 DOCUMENTATION • Record and submit the following documentations: o Pre-work and inspection plan and schedule o NFPA 2001 Reports o Deficiency reports with corrective action recommendations o Update inspection tags o Final comprehensive certification report verifying completion of five-year ITM tasks and system operational status 3.4 SYSTEM RESTORATION • Ensure all systems are fully restored to normal operational status upon completion of testing • Verify alarms and supervisory signal are functional • Notify DSCR representatives upon system restoration and completion of work LOCATION OF WORK The work described in this Statement of Work shall be performed at the facilities located at 6090 Strathmore Road Richmond Virginia 23237, included is the building number and approximate count on fire suppression systems. This count is an approximation, and it is up to the contractor to verify all fire suppression systems located at the Defense Supply Center of Richmond. • B210 - one wet and one dry system • B430 - two wet systems • B66 - five wet and four dry systems • B65 - eight wet and eight dry systems • B98 - two wet systems • B60 - nine wet systems • B59 - four wet and four dry systems • B80 - four wet systems • B91 - one wet system • B92 - one wet system • B93 - one wet system • B94 - one wet system • B56 - two wet systems -- 3 of 48 -- Page 4 of 48 • B54 - eight wet systems • B15 - two wet and twenty-two dry systems • B14 - twenty-two dry systems • B13 - nineteen wet, two dry systems and a nitrogen generator • B12 - ten wet and three dry systems and a nitrogen generator • B9 - ten wet and three dry systems and a nitrogen generator • B8 - eleven wet systems • B44 - two wet systems • B201 - one wet system • B3 - two dry systems and a dry chemical suppression system for a paint booth • B4 - one wet and fifteen dry systems and a nitrogen generator • B24 - one wet system • B100 - two wet systems and a dry chemical suppression hood system • B46 - thirteen wet systems, one clean agent fire suppression system • B32 - two wet systems, eleven dry systems and two nitrogen generators • B456 - one wet system • B42 - one wet, one dry system and a dry chemical hood system • B34 - one wet system and one dry system • B27 - one wet system The applicable fire suppression systems are, but not limited to: • Wet pipe sprinkler systems • Dry pipe sprinkler systems • Fire pumps • Clean agent suppression systems • Kitchen hood systems • Fire department connections (FDC’s) • Backflow preventers associated with fire protection systems • Control valves, alarm valves, supervisory devices, and system accessories 4. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS • The contractor shall have a minimum o

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