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HQ0516-21-C-0025: Defense Media Activity Award to Cal Building Systems Inc

Annual fire alarm testing & inspection. Contracting activity: HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY. Estimated completion: 2026-09-29.

$77K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-09-29 completion / HQ0516 HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	HQ0516-21-C-0025 (unhyphenated: HQ051621C0025)
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Cal Building Systems Inc (California) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: -$5K obligated across 1 contracts
Obligated Amount	Order-Dependent / TBD
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $77,235
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: -$5,190 (signed 2021-09-27, latest FPDS action 2023-12-08)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Defense Media Activity
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	HQ0516: HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
Competition & Contract Structure	COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC S202 (Housekeeping- Fire Protection) · NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: California
Estimated Completion Date	2026-09-29
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HQ051621C0025)

Annual fire alarm testing & inspection

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Cal Building Systems Inc
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-09-29
Requirement Scope: Annual fire alarm testing & inspection
Federal Supply Class: PSC S202 (Housekeeping- Fire Protection)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HQ0516-21-C-0025 when contacting Cal Building Systems Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: HQ0516 (HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY)
Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Cal Building Systems Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HQ0516-21-C-0025.

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for HQ0516-21-C-0025

Routed to OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open in Email Client (mailto:) Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-28
To: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route)
Email: whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil
Portal: https://www.foia.gov/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract HQ0516-21-C-0025

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract HQ0516-21-C-0025, awarded to Cal Building Systems Inc (2023-12-08) in the amount of $-5,190 by HQ DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS); and
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling).

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

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