Bid guide
How to bid on Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems for the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force is seeking services for kitchen fire suppression systems at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items.
This contract is structured with a base year and four option years, with a potential six-month extension. The anticipated period of performance for the base year is October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, extending through September 30, 2031, if all options are exercised.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. All questions regarding this Request for Quotation (RFQ) must be emailed by July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
A site visit will be conducted on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time. If you wish to attend, you must request a site visit no later than July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Attendance is limited to two people per vendor.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 561790, which has a size standard of $9.0 million. Firms specializing in fire suppression system maintenance and services are suitable.
Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. Additionally, offerors must demonstrate compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, specifically CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification, recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at the time of award.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.
All quotations must be emailed to both [email protected] and [email protected] by the deadline. Submissions sent otherwise may be considered nonresponsive. Note that .zip files are not accepted by the Air Force Network. If email attachments exceed 10 MB, contact the contracting officers for alternate instructions before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure your quotation fully addresses all requirements for the kitchen fire suppression systems. Pay close attention to the Service Contract Act determination and associated wage requirements.
Attending the site visit is highly encouraged, as it provides valuable context for preparing your proposal, though it is not mandatory. Ensure all personnel attending have valid government-issued identification and necessary vehicle documents for base access. Prepare your CMMC Level 1 certification documentation in advance to meet the requirement for award eligibility.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.