Lajes Fire Department – Ladder, Pump, ARFF, Nozzle Testing Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA448626Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Ladder, Pump, ARFF, and Nozzle Testing Services at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and Effective Date 13 March 2026.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and expertise to perform comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services for essential firefighting and life-safety equipment at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This includes ground ladders, fire nozzles, ultra-high pressure hoses within ARFF trucks, and Structural, MWS, and ARFF fire pumps and their associated systems. The Contractor shall comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring all testing procedures and documentation strictly adhere to the most current applicable standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns (Full and Open Competition).


• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)


• FOB Point: Destination


• Contract Type: The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Quoters are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time a quote is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Once registered, you must remain registered throughout performance until final payment. Visit SAM.gov for information on registration.

SOLICITATION QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically no later than 13 August 2026, at 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Quotes for this solicitation must be submitted electronically by 19 August 2026, 2:00 PM, UTC-1, local time.

Refer to Solicitation document FA448626Q0007 and related attachments for full details.