H263--New Base+4 Top Door Alarm Annual Inspection

SOL #: 36C25226Q0334Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

IL

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

Equipment And Materials Testing: Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems (H263)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 13, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 1, 2026, 1:00 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 Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Top Door Alarm Testing and Inspection services. This opportunity seeks contractors to provide annual inspection, maintenance, cleaning, recalibration, and testing of top door alarms in Building 140 at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform maintenance, physical inspection, cleaning, recalibration, and testing of top door alarms, ensuring compliance with NFPA 101 (Life Safety), NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), Joint Commission, and MHEOCC standards. Key tasks include inspecting and servicing associated hardware such as strobes, key switches, audible alarms, doors, hinges, and door switch assemblies. Biannual replacement of backup batteries, conducting walk and press tests, and generating event log reports are also required. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, management, travel, and equipment. Personnel will require fingerprinting and PIV badges for facility access and must adhere to all VA safety, security, and drug-free policies.

Contract Details

This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract issued under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The Period of Performance includes a base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, followed by four (4) one-year option periods. The NAICS Code is 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25 Million. The acquisition is unrestricted, but preference will be given to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT. Questions must be submitted via email by April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. All quotes and questions should be sent to Makena.James@VA.gov. Evaluation will be based on Technical or Quality, Experience, Price, and Veterans Involvement. Offerors must demonstrate three years of experience, factory training for Top Door Alarm Systems, and specialized training in ligature-resistant products. Electronic invoice submission via Tungsten Network is required.

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Points of Contact

Makena JamesContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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