Fire Alarm Replacement Idiq

Federal · Department of StateDue Friday, October 23, 2026

Client: Department of State
RFP Number: —
Posted: 10/11/2026
Category: US Federal
Budget: —
NAICS: 922160
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Contact: Joy Young
Email: youngjd@state.gov

Description

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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) issued this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources to award one or more worldwide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The buyer needs a contractor to replace and repair obsolete fire alarm systems at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions worldwide, including survey, demolition, installation of fiber optic networked systems, programming, testing, and secure shipping. Interested commercial firms and small businesses with the required technical capabilities may submit responses. Qualified firms must submit a capability statement of up to 10 pages in PDF format via email to Joy Young at [email protected] by October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Key solicitation details

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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations is seeking qualified sources to replace and install fire alarm systems at U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas. Work will be performed under single or multiple Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts across worldwide locations. All capable sources including small businesses and socioeconomic programs are invited to submit capability statements.

Issued by: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO)
Response Due: October 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
How to submit: Email
Submission details: Email response in PDF format with subject line Sources Sought Response – 19AQMM27R0006 – [Company Name]. Capability statement no more than [10] pages, not counting cover page.
Place of performance: U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Missions worldwide (OCONUS)

Scope of work

Survey existing systems
Demolish and remove legacy compound nodes, sub-panels, transponders, initiating devices, notification appliances, and obsolete network modules
Keep active fire protection in place, or set up a Fire Watch during business hours
Install new fiber runs between buildings or use existing ones
Work off-hours so daily post operations are not disrupted
Coordinate all work and system testing with the designated Embassy or Mission point of contact
Remove and replace affected ceiling tiles, repair drywall, and safely dispose of excess materials and debris
Ship materials securely to DOS posts overseas

Minimum qualifications

Experience performing work at U.S. Government facilities overseas, especially for DOS OBO or DOW
Factory-authorized for fire alarm manufacturers that allow Government technicians independent licensing and programming access
Employ NICET Level II, III, and IV technicians
Employ personnel with active SECRET or higher clearances
Ability to ship materials securely overseas
Ability to support simultaneous task orders at several overseas locations

Documents to include with the bid

Capability statement of no more than [10] pages, not counting cover page

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number: 19AQMM27R0006
Agency: Department of State
Buying office: Acquisitions - AQM Momentum
Notice type: Sources Sought
Responses due: Oct 23, 2026, 12:30 PM ET
Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 9, 2026
NAICS: 922160 · Fire Protection
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of performance: Arlington, VA
Contracting contact: Joy Young
youngjd@state.gov
Additional contact: Blondell Taylor
taylorbk2@state.gov

Read the official notice description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), plans to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to replace and repair fire alarm systems at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, Missions and Branch Offices worldwide. The Department has more than 268 diplomatic facilities that must keep operating during emergencies and crises, and about 120 of their fire alarm systems have passed their end of life and no longer have manufacturer support. Under individual task orders, the contractor will remove existing equipment, furnish, install, program and test new fire alarm systems, perform repairs, and deliver fire alarm materials to overseas sites, including remote and high-threat locations.

Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).

Incumbent

Likely prior awards for this requirement

Likely match

Awarded by the same buying office (19AQMM) with descriptions matching "fire alarm", performed in VA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.

Vendor and award	Value	Ends
HORIZON CONSTRUCTION GROUP\INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES JV, LLC19AQMM26F1334 · DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT KIGALI, RWANDA	$1.7M	May 31, 2028
SPECTRUM ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC19AQMM26F1486 · DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR FIRE ALARM RENOVATION AT U.S. EMBASSY IN TOKYO, JAPAN	$2.5M	May 30, 2028
MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING INC19AQMM23F2527 · FIRE ALARM SERVICES	$3.4M	Sep 17, 2027
KELLER'S LLC19AQMM26F1101 · SCA REGION 2 - 3RD YR: TECHNICIANS TO PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE	$516.2K	Aug 12, 2027
FLUID SOLUTIONS LLC19AQMM26F1295 · MISSION CHINA 3YR YR - TECHNICIANS TO PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE	$292.6K	Jun 30, 2027

Market context

Awards in the same category (Fire Protection). This is not this requirement's award history.

Recent similar awards: Department of State, NAICS 922160, performed in VA

Vendor and award	Value	Ends
PIERCE MANUFACTURING INC19AQMM23P1561 · CARE FIRE TRUCKS	$1.9M	Feb 18, 2026

Top vendors in this category: Department of State, NAICS 922160, since Oct 1, 2024

70 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.

1. IGESUR SOLUCIONES TECNICAS SL$102.5K
2. FLUID SOLUTIONS INC$83,129
3. ACTUACIONES DE DEMOLICIONES Y CONSTRUCCION SL.$80,841
4. LLC MTECH FIRE ENGINEERING$65,448
5. 360 DEGREE FIRE PTY LTD$63,329

Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.

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