USDA ARS Fire Protection Inspection

The USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks a qualified contractor to perform annual inspection, testing, and reporting of fire protection systems at the U.S. Arid‑Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona. The scope includes fire alarm, wet sprinkler, fire pump, pre‑action sprinkler, portable extinguishers, fire hydrants, and industrial haz‑mat suppression systems across approximately 110,000 sq ft of laboratory and office space. The contract is a base‑year (12 months) with four optional one‑year extensions, requiring the contractor to supply labor, supervision, equipment, and materials (except government‑provided items), produce detailed inspection reports, and list any needed repairs. The solicitation is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside under NAICS 561990. • Location: U.S. Arid‑Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, AZ • Services: Annual inspection & testing of fire alarm, sprinkler, pump, pre‑action, extinguishers, hydrants, haz‑mat suppression • Deliverables: Written inspection reports, repair recommendations, pricing for 6‑year extinguisher service • Contract length: 1 year base + up to 4 one‑year options (12 months each) • Award: Small‑business set‑aside, full‑service (labor, equipment, supplies) • Submission deadline: 26 Sep 2026, 5 PM PT