6515--Fire Extinguisher Trainer (General Specifications)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing a General Specifications Fire Extinguisher Trainer for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. This effort aims to determine the availability of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small Businesses, or Other Than Small Businesses. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Fire Extinguisher Trainer must be safe, clean, and suitable for indoor training. It needs to simulate Class A, B, and C fires with realistic and dynamic flame behavior (grow, diminish, reignite) across various scenarios like warehouse, kitchen, and trash can fires. The system should offer adjustable difficulty levels, customizable scenarios, and incorporate P.A.S.S. Method training with performance feedback. Additionally, it must be wireless, portable, lightweight, and include a transport case for easy mobility.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a written response including:
- Company name, address, and point of contact (name, title, phone, email).
- FSS / SEWP Contract number (if applicable).
- UIE number and Tax ID number.
- Indication of business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business).
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to meet the requirement.
- Documentation from the manufacturer confirming the firm is an authorized distributor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Published: February 18, 2026
- NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 550 employees
- Set-Aside: Market research targets SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business.
Additional Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought notice for market research and NOT a Request for Quote. The government will use responses to make an appropriate acquisition decision. All correspondence must reference "36C25226Q0275 Fire Extinguisher Trainer." Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and have completed electronic annual representations and certifications.