How to bid on Fire Alarm System Upgrade at Coast Guard Island for Homeland Security

What the agency is buying

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Coast Guard, needs a fire alarm system upgrade at their base in Alameda, California. This is a small business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses can submit offers. The work involves one job for the entire upgrade as described in the Statement of Work.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM PDT. To attend the site visit, you must submit a completed Base Access Form by September 14, 2026. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted by September 18, 2026. All quotes are due by September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Offers must remain valid for at least 30 days.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses. The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a size standard of $19 million. Firms specializing in the maintenance, repair, or rebuild of alarm, signal, and security detection systems (PSC Code J063) would be well-suited for this work.

How to respond

To access the solicitation details, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents. To attend the site visit, contact Shawn Jenkins at [email protected] or Jesse Yutig at [email protected] to submit a Base Access Form by September 14, 2026.

Questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026. Quotes should be emailed to the primary and secondary points of contact, with the solicitation number 31090PR260000364 in the email title. Your offer must include your company's point of contact name, title, email, and phone number, and a technical approach addressing the Statement of Work tasks. You must be registered in SAM.gov and have completed FAR provision 52.212-3 on file at the time of offer submittal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since the government intends to make a single award to a technically acceptable offeror at the lowest price, focus on both your technical approach and your pricing. Ensure your technical approach clearly addresses all tasks in the Statement of Work. A well-structured and detailed technical approach can demonstrate your understanding of the requirements and your capability to perform the work.

Attend the site visit if possible. This is a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the project scope and site conditions, which can help you refine your technical approach and pricing. Prepare any questions you have in advance and submit them by the deadline to ensure you receive official clarification. Double-check that your SAM.gov registration is active and that FAR provision 52.212-3 is completed before submitting your offer.