Fire Alarm Testing and Certifications
Overview
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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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), is soliciting quotes for Fire Alarm Testing and Certifications for the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The latest amendment, Amendment 0006, extends the deadline for offers to February 27, 2026, at 15:00 CST and includes published Questions and Answers.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers comprehensive inspection, testing, and repair services for fire alarm and suppression systems. Key requirements include:
- Annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections and testing of water-based fire sprinkler systems, hydrants, fire pumps, hood systems, and related equipment.
- Inspection and testing of electro-mechanical releasing devices, cleaning of smoke detectors, and testing of fire alarm system control panels and associated devices.
- Testing of roof top unit and air handler unit shutdown, roll down overhead doors, and elevator recall.
- Annual fire hydrant flow tests, annual standpipe flow tests, and annual fire pump full flow tests.
- Semi-annual tests, inspection, and maintenance for FM200 and kitchen hood fire suppression systems.
- All inspected devices must be barcoded and input into an electronic inventory system.
- Reports must be uniform, Joint Commission compliant, and available in hard copy and electronic format.
- The contractor must furnish a minimum of three service technicians, with at least one NICET level 2 certified. Preference is given to at least one technician certified to operate and program a Honeywell Gamewell fire alarm system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base year (January 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Place of Performance: Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Muskogee, OK.
- Product Service Code: H242 - Equipment And Materials Testing: Fire Fighting, Rescue, And Safety Equipment; And Environmental Protection Equipment And Materials.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 15:00 CST.
- Submission Method: Email responses to Jeffery.Eller@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Submit a completed SF 1449 (Page 1) in lieu of a cover letter and brochures.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price alone is the sole evaluation factor, along with general standards of responsibility. Special Standards of Responsibility include requiring NICET level 2 certification for technicians.
Key Updates & Action Items
- Amendment 0006 extends the deadline and publishes Questions and Answers. No more questions will be accepted.
- Bidders must re-price all line items completely, as this amendment supersedes previous line items.
- All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ remain unchanged.