# SAM #1240BE26Q0090

Annual Inspection Services for Simplex Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems at Corvallis Forestry Sciences Laboratory

**Buyer:** USFS Northwest Region CSA 3
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 1240BE26Q0090
**NAICS:** 561621, 238290

The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station is seeking annual inspection services for fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems at the Corvallis Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Oregon.
- Government Buyer:
  - USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis Forestry Sciences Laboratory
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Simplex (manufacturer of the fire alarm system, specifically the Simplex 4001 LG Model LMC1575ST)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Annual inspection of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems
    - Includes testing and inspection of alarm initiating devices (manual fire alarm boxes, photo detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, water flow switches, supervisory switches)
    - Inspection of alarm notification appliances (strobes, horn strobes)
    - System tests (control unit, interface equipment, fuses, power supply, trouble signals, disconnect switches, ground-fault monitoring, battery condition, load voltage, charger test, specific gravity, audible, visual, speakers, voice clarity, elevator detectors)
    - Emergency communications equipment (phone set, phone jacks, off-hook indicator, amplifiers, tone generators, call-in signal, system performance)
    - Interface equipment (HVAC detectors, door holders, dialer)
    - Preparation of detailed inspection and testing reports
  - Simplex 4001 LG Model LMC1575ST fire alarm system (installed in 2010)
  - Five annual inspection services (one per year for base and four option years)
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, permits, licenses, and credentials
  - Compliance with NFPA standards and all applicable laws
  - Detailed reporting required for each inspection
  - Service agreement from awardee will not be incorporated; all terms governed by solicitation and award

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.&nbsp; This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Solicitation number 1240BE26Q0090 &nbsp;is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) </strong></p>

<p><strong>Project: &nbsp;</strong><strong>USFS, Corvallis Forestry Sciences Lab (CFSL) Annual Inspection of Fire Alarm System and Fire Sprinkler System</strong></p>

<p>The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is: <u>561621 Security Systems Services and the Small Business Size Standard is $25 million in average annual receipts</u>. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency.</p>

<p>This solicitation incorporates Provisions and clauses by reference.&nbsp; The full text of Provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at&nbsp;www.acquisition.gov.</p>

<p><strong>Award Type:&nbsp;</strong>It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.&nbsp;The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.&nbsp; Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.</p>

<p><strong>Note:&nbsp; The awardee company service agreement cannot be signed nor incorporated into the eventual award. This solicitation and eventual award determine <u>all</u> terms and conditions.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Statement of Requirement:&nbsp;</strong>The Contractor shall furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, services, permits, licenses, and credentials necessary to complete the annual fire alarm system and sprinkler system inspection services.</p>

<p><strong>See Attachment 3 &ndash; Performance Work Statement</strong> for further information.</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Corvallis Forestry Science Laboratory, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331</p>

<p><strong>Site Visit: </strong>The quoter is advised to visit the worksite to determine site conditions prior to submitting a quote.&nbsp; The quoter is responsible for determining the amount of work.<u> </u></p>

<p><strong>Contact: Jason Tharp by email:&nbsp; jason.tharp@usda.gov to arrange a site visit.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Estimated Start Date</strong>: October 1, 2026</p>

<p><strong>Period of Performance</strong>: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, plus four Option Years</p>

<p><strong>Questions </strong>shall be submitted via email to paula.winningham@usda.gov are due no later than three days prior to quote due date and time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.&nbsp; Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.</p>

<p><strong>Quote are Due no later than September 23, 2026, 2pm PST.</strong></p>

<p><strong>To respond to this quote, email the following documents:</strong></p>

<p>1) Attachment 2 &ndash; Schedule of Items</p>

<p>2)Your written response to the Evaluation Factors. Adobe Acrobat or Word documents accepted. Failure to respond to evaluation factors will result in exclusion from the evaluation.</p>

<p>3) Attachment 8 SF-1449 Sign Blocks 17a and 30a,b, and c</p>

<p><strong>Send quotes to:</strong> paula.winningham@usda.gov no later than due date and time.</p>

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