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How to respond — with a free templatearrow_forwardThe U.S. Department of State needs a small business to provide notifiers and fire alarm equipment for its domestic and overseas facilities.
Key Details
The Department of State needs a small business to provide notifiers and fire alarm equipment for its domestic and overseas facilities. The contract will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for one base year and four subsequent one-year options. The BPA will be awarded to the responsive Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and offers the Best Value to the Government, with technical considerations more important than cost.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The BPA will be for one base year and four subsequent one-year options, at the option of the Government.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate proposals based on technical considerations, with cost being secondary.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals are due electronically by Noon, EST on August 19, 2026. Questions should be received electronically by Noon, EST on July 27, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
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- All communication will be conducted via email.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and attached documents on SAM.gov.
- Email your questions to huntt@state.gov by July 27, 2026.