How to respond to the Army’s Eareckson Air Station fire alarm RFI

What the Army is seeking

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is gathering market information for a future project to repair and replace fire alarm systems across multiple facilities at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska. The proposed system would be wireless or hybrid wireless, with design, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and phased turnover.

The estimated acquisition magnitude is $27 million to $33 million. The planned approach is Progressive Design-Build through an Other Transaction. This notice is an RFI, not a request for proposals, and does not commit the Government to a contract or agreement.

Deadline and what it means

Responses to the Market Research Intelligence Questionnaire are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time. The notice also lists the deadline as 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

This is a market research deadline, not a bid opening. The Army is seeking information about industry capability and interest; submitting a response does not guarantee an award or a future solicitation.

Who this opportunity may suit

This RFI may interest firms with experience in commercial and institutional building construction and fire alarm system design or installation. The listed NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $45 million small-business size standard provided for market research.

The project description points to needs involving wireless or hybrid fire alarm systems, RF coverage analysis, hazardous-location detection, cybersecurity, testing, training, and work at a remote island installation. The notice does not state that any particular firm must provide every capability.

How to respond

Complete the Market Research Intelligence Questionnaire using the Microsoft Forms option identified in the notice. Alternatively, email the completed questionnaire to both MAJ Quentin Sica and Theresa Afrank at the Army email addresses provided in the notice. Submit by the stated Alaska Time deadline.

To access the opportunity through the portal, select “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Prepare a clear, useful response

Answer the questionnaire directly and support capability claims with relevant examples. Explain which parts of the described work your firm can perform, such as fire alarm design, wireless system installation, RF analysis, testing, or training, without claiming experience you cannot document.

Consider how your response can address the project’s remote-island setting, phased work, operational impacts, and the proposed Progressive Design-Build approach. Be clear about your firm’s role and any capabilities you would need from partners.

Because this is an RFI, treat your submission as market information rather than a price proposal. The notice says responses are voluntary, preparation costs will not be reimbursed, and responding will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal if a formal solicitation is issued later.