USDA Forest Service Cass Job Corps Center Fire and Safety Inspection

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor for comprehensive fire and safety inspection services at the Cass Job Corps Center in Ozark, Arkansas. The requirement includes all supervision, labor, materials, and expertise needed for annual and semi-annual inspection, testing, and maintenance of government-owned fire alarm systems and safety components. The goal is to keep the entire system fully operational and compliant with all relevant codes. This firm-fixed-price contract includes a one-year base period starting August 1, 2026, with four one-year options extending through July 31, 2031. The solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 561210. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, and will be evaluated on technical approach, price, and past performance. Technical data provided includes a fire panel inventory, a life safety inventory of approximately 120 fire extinguishers, and a smoke detector inventory covering 219 units across 17 locations. The package also contains a site map of the 48-structure campus and historical reports identifying existing system deficiencies and obsolete hardware. The USDA Forest Service is soliciting fire and safety inspection services for the Cass Job Corps Center in Ozark, Arkansas. This includes annual and semi-annual testing and maintenance for fire alarms, extinguishers, and Ansul suppression systems, as well as periodic smoke detector sensitivity testing. The goal is to ensure all life safety systems are operational and meet all regulatory codes. The project covers approximately 48 structures at the Cass Job Corps campus, including dorms, shops, and administrative offices. Inventories list 120 fire extinguishers and 219 smoke detectors requiring service. The contractor must also address identified deficiencies like ob…