C1GZ--3rd Party Fire Protection Review for Project # 589-021 Construct Warehouse Addition and Reduce Warehouse Footprint - Kansas City VAMC
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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) has awarded Above Group Inc. a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for an independent third-party fire protection and life safety code review for Project # 589-021, "Construct Warehouse Addition and Reduce Warehouse Footprint Minor design," at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (VAMC). The award, valued at $7,832.63, was made on April 2, 2026, as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.
Scope of Work
The contract requires an independent third-party fire protection and life safety code review, mandated by VHA Directive 7712. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, tools, materials, and supervision to complete the review.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Value: $7,832.63
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Award Date: April 2, 2026
- Period of Performance: 21 calendar days from Notice of Award.
Evaluation
This was a sole-source award justified under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), the Veterans First Contracting Program, which allows direct contracting with verified SDVOSBs. Above Group Inc. is a registered and verified SDVOSB.
Additional Notes
This requirement was previously excluded from the base award of A-E contract 36C77624C0152. Market research, including an SBA Small Business Search query and a review of PCAC A-E MATOC holders, was conducted. The government intends to compete future projects using PCAC's A-E MATOCs or an existing GSA schedule to ensure competition.