H--NCAO Fire Extinguisher and CO2 Services

The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Reclamation Northern California Area Office (NCAO) has issued a Sources‑Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive fire extinguisher and CO₂ cylinder services. The effort will require the contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, supplies, and tools needed to perform portable fire extinguisher (PFE) annual inspections, internal maintenance, hydro‑testing, and on‑call support, as well as semi‑annual weight inspections, transportation, filling, hydrostatic testing, and on‑call support for CO₂ cylinders. The agency will use the capability statements received to assess contractor availability, technical expertise, and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including any possible socio‑economic set‑aside. Interested firms must submit a capability statement by 3:00 p.m. PDT on April 21, 2026, including (1) firm name, address, phone, size and socio‑economic status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), (2) point‑of‑contact details, (3) documented experience as prime or subcontractor performing the listed services, and (4) any relevant certifications. Submissions should be emailed to Contracting Officer Steven Teves (steven_teves@ios.doi.gov). The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with a small‑business size standard of $19.5 million.

Notice ID

28d0d4aff58d4f31b52929de0fe7e6a6

Solicitation Number

140R2026Q0057

NAICS Code

541990

Classification Code

H142