6910--36C242-26-AP-2171 | 561-26-2-3086-0070 Simulator Fire Safety

SOL #: 36C24226Q0603Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)
ALBANY, NY, 12208, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

Training Aids (6910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 7, 2026
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Last Updated
May 7, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 VA New Jersey Healthcare System (VANJHCS), is seeking a contractor to provide R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. Training Simulators. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a one-time, firm-fixed-price purchase of emergency preparedness equipment. Offers are due by May 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a digital fire extinguisher training system, laser-facilitated, designed for comprehensive fire safety instruction. The system must enable training on all three classes of fire (A, B, C) and offer multiple levels of difficulty to accommodate various skill levels. This training system supports compliance with Joint Commission EC standards and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.

Key Requirements / Deliverables

The complete training package shall include, but is not limited to:

  • One (1) Simulated Fire Training Vision Panel
  • Utilization equipment for remote setup, user manual, and power supply/cables
  • One (1) Panel Transport Case
  • One (1) 5lb Dry Chemical Laser Extinguisher
  • One (1) RACE Station Kit with charger
  • One (1) Extinguisher Transport Case
  • One (1) Emergency Response Station Kit with transport cases

Contractor responsibilities include delivery of all equipment and components, with all materials, shipping, and labor costs included.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (one-time purchase, no option years)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Performance Period: Delivery required within 8 weeks from the award date. The period of performance concludes upon successful delivery.
  • Response Date: May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
  • Published Date: May 7, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Offers are to be submitted by the specified response date. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

Additional Notes

  • Delivery Location: Department of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Healthcare System, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange NJ 07018.
  • Payment: Via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
  • Invoices: To be submitted electronically 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
  • Contact: Barry W Sawyer, Contract Specialist, at Barry.Sawyer@va.gov or 585-393-8563.

People

Points of Contact

Barry W SawyerContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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