GIMC Test and Inspection of Fire Extinguishers and Kitchen Fire Suppression System

The Indian Health Service (IHS) at the Gallup Indian Medical Center is seeking a qualified contractor to perform testing, inspection, tagging, and hydrostatic testing of all fire extinguishers and kitchen fire‑suppression equipment across multiple facility buildings. The work includes annual inspections of portable extinguishers (dry chemical, CO₂, Halotron), semi‑annual kitchen hood inspections, and any required 12‑year hydrostatic tests. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, test equipment, and safety gear, hold a Certificate of Fitness with the NM State Fire Marshal, and provide 24‑hour emergency service. Work must be coordinated with the facility’s point of contact, adhere to NFPA standards (10, 12, 12A), and be performed during normal business hours unless prior written approval is obtained. The contract is a 100 % Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set‑aside with a base year (10/01/2026‑09/30/2027) and four optional one‑year extensions through 09/30/2031. • Annual inspection & tagging of ~153 portable extinguishers (dry chemical, CO₂, Halotron) • Semi‑annual inspection of kitchen fire‑suppression (fume hood) systems • Hydrostatic testing of extinguishers due in the 12‑year cycle • Provide all labor, tools, test equipment, safety gear, and flu‑shot documentation • Must hold NM State Fire Marshal “Certificate of Fitness” and be a qualified fire‑extinguisher testing firm • 24/7 emergency response requirement • Base year plus up to four one‑year options (total possible contract term 5 years)