The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Army needs a small business to install fire suppression systems in hangars at Fairchild Air Force Base.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Army needs a small business to install fire suppression systems in hangars H1029, H1033, and H1037 at Fairchild Air Force Base. This includes converting the systems to automatic water-only, single-interlock preaction sprinkler systems, replacing sprinklers, piping, and valves as necessary, demoing AFFF systems and foam monitors, and disposing of AFFF.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a duration of 200 calendar days after notice to proceed. The contract will include inspection and punch list.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid?
Bid opening date is tentatively planned for on-or-about 28 July 2026. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their bids via the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems
Don't bother if…
- You must be 8(a) certified
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit after the pre-bid conference.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately - bake them into your price.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the pre-bid conference.