SAM #FA448626Q0007

Annual Firefighting Equipment Testing and Certification Services – Lajes Field, Azores

This opportunity involves the U.S. Air Force at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, seeking comprehensive annual inspection, testing, and certification services for firefighting and life-safety equipment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 765 ABS/CONF/PKA, Lajes Field Fire Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection, testing, and certification of approximately 365 feet of ground ladders (various types) - Annual testing and certification of: - 4 structural and Mobile Water Supply (MWS) fire pumpers - 5 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles with foam proportioning systems and 550 feet of ultra-high pressure hoses - 32 one and a half inch nozzles - 5 two and a half inch nozzles - 3 smooth bore two and a half inch nozzles - 8 ultra-high pressure nozzles - All services must comply with the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards (1932, 1911, 414, 1962) - Detailed reporting and provision of "Fit for Service" certificates required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Annual testing required for all listed equipment - Certificates must be provided within two months of testing - Coordination with the Fire Department is required one month prior to pump testing - Work must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding U.S. and Portugal holidays - Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an 8-month base period and four 1-year option periods - Open to all businesses under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA448626Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Ladder, Pump, ARFF, and Nozzle Testing Services at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and Effective Date 13 March 2026.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and expertise to perform comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services for essential firefighting and life-safety equipment at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This includes ground ladders, fire nozzles, ultra-high pressure hoses within ARFF trucks, and Structural, MWS, and ARFF fire pumps and their associated systems. The Contractor shall comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring all testing procedures and documentation strictly adhere to the most current applicable standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns (Full and Open Competition). NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) FOB Point: Destination Contract Type: The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Quoters are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time a quote is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Once registered, you must remain registered throughout performance until final payment. Visit SAM.gov for information on registration.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically no later than 13 August 2026, at 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Quotes for this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 19 August 2026, 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.

Refer to Solicitation document FA448626Q0007 and related attachments for full details.

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