Opportunity

SAM #W912BU26QA030

Firefighting System Recertification for Dredge McFarland (USACE Philadelphia)

Buyer

USACE Philadelphia District

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 11, 2026

Identifier

W912BU26QA030

NAICS

811310, 561621

This opportunity involves the recertification of firefighting systems aboard the Dredge McFarland for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP) - OEMs and Vendors: - Kidde (Original Equipment Manufacturer for system components) - Ansul (fire suppression system in galley) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection, testing, and certification of: - Fixed, semi-portable, and independent CO2 firefighting systems - All portable fire extinguishers - Ansul fire suppression system in the galley - Fixed CO2 system on the Launch - Contractor must be Kidde factory certified - Contractor must be USCG-approved for marine vessel firefighting system inspection and certification - Ability to service and provide new or factory-rebuilt Kidde components - Submission of all required certificates with the bid - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Kidde factory certification is mandatory - USCG approval for marine vessel firefighting system work is required - All work supports the vessel's USCG Certificate of Inspection renewal - Place of Performance: - Dredge McFarland, Philadelphia, PA - USACE District Office, Philadelphia, PA

Description

W912BU26QA030 Synopsis: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District (NAP), intends to issue an Request fro Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed price (FFP) service contract for Firefighting System Recertification on the Dredge McFarland located in Philadelphia, PA. 

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and information purposes only. This notice is not a Solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice.

** Solicitation W912BU26QA030 is expected to sent directly to three or more verified vendors on or about 1 May 2026.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 

The intent of this specification is to have the firefighting system onboard the Dredge McFarland inspected, tested, and certified for use. This system includes the fixed, semi-portable and independent CO2 systems; all portable fire extinguishers, the Ansul fire suppression system in the galley and the fixed CO2 system on the Launch.

The vessel will undergo a renewal of its USCG Certificate of Inspection, and the firefighting system must be certified ready for use as part of this inspection.

The contractor shall be Kidde factory certified and shall be capable of servicing all Kidde components and providing new or factory-rebuilt Kidde components. The contractor shall also be USCG-approved for inspecting, testing, and certifying firefighting systems on inspected marine vessels. The contractor shall submit all required certificates as part of the bid submission.

POINT-OF-CONTACT: The Primary Contract Specialist for this Solicitation is Noelle Griest, email: noelle.c.griest@usace.army.mil. Any communication regarding this notice should be made in writing sent via email and must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, phone number and point of contact. 

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