H312--Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Services

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended to February 13, 2026, at 3 PM EST.

• Answers to previously submitted vendor questions have been provided.

• Solicitation closing date.

• Clarifications provided in the Questions and Answers section.

• Proposal submission deadline extended to February 13, 2026, 3 PM EST.

• Offerors are instructed to include the cost of one hydrostatic testing per fire extinguisher within the anticipated contract duration in their proposal price, rather than assuming it will be handled via contract modification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-4045, Revision No. 34) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. This determination is applicable to contracts awarded on or after its last revision date of December 3, 2025.

This document lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for a wide range of occupations, categorized by occupational code and title. These include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations

• Automotive Service Occupations

• Food Preparation and Service Occupations

• Health Occupations

• Information and Arts Occupations

• Instructional Occupations

• Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing and Related Occupations

• Mechanics and Maintenance and Repair Occupations

• Protective Service Occupations

• Technical Occupations

• Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations

• The document specifies minimum hourly wage rates for each listed occupation.

• It also outlines required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week/ $962.00 per month).

• It references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), detailing specific requirements and minimum rates for contracts covered by these orders.

• Vacation and holiday pay provisions are also detailed.

This document does not contain proposal submission or evaluation criteria. It serves as a baseline for wage and benefit requirements that must be met by contractors performing services covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. It is a wage determination applicable to any contractor performing covered services.

• The document includes a "Conformance Process" for situations where a contractor needs to classify employees in occupations not explicitly listed in the wage determination.
• It references the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" for job definitions.
• Footnotes provide additional details for specific occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials (8% and 4%) and Uniform Allowance requirements are also outlined.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a detailed inventory and service history of fire extinguishers across various locations. It serves as an attachment to the SAM.gov opportunity record, likely for informational purposes regarding asset management or maintenance requirements.

• Location Breakdown: The data is organized by sheets, each representing a specific building, trailer, or area (e.g., 'Parking Garage', 'Building 5', 'Trailer 38').
• Extinguisher Details: For each extinguisher, the spreadsheet lists its type (e.g., ABC, CO2, H2O), size (e.g., 10 lb., 5 lb.), last service date, and specific location within the building/area.
• Service Status: A 'P=Pass' indicator is present for all listed extinguishers, suggesting they have passed their service checks. Columns for Jan-Dec indicate monthly service or inspection status, though most entries show no specific monthly activity beyond the initial service date.

This document provides a comprehensive list of existing fire extinguishers, their types, sizes, and locations. Bidders responding to opportunities related to fire safety, maintenance, or asset management should review this data to understand the scale and distribution of equipment that may require servicing, replacement, or inventory management. It offers insight into the current state of fire safety equipment across the facility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a worksheet intended for collecting past performance information. It is designed to gather details about previous contracts or projects to assess a vendor's performance history.

The worksheet includes fields for:

• Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization
• Contracting Activity Address
• Contract Number, Date of Award, Beginning Date, Completion Date
• Contract Value and Type
• Technical and Contracting Point of Contact details (Name, Title, Address, Telephone, Email)
• Place of Performance
• Description of Work
• Commendations or awards received
• List of Major Subcontractors

Bidders will likely need to complete this worksheet or a similar document as part of their proposal submission to provide evidence of their past performance. The information collected will help the government evaluate the bidder's capability to successfully perform the work described in the opportunity. The specific details requested indicate the type of information the government considers important for past performance evaluations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certification form related to compliance with 13 C.F.R. 125.6, specifically concerning limitations on subcontracting. Offerors must complete and return this certification.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24126Q0234
• Certification Options:
  • A statement certifying that no subcontractors are anticipated.
  • A statement certifying that the company and similarly situated subcontractors are estimated to receive at least 50% of the contract value.
• Subcontractor Information: If the second option is chosen, bidders must provide:
  • Business name of each subcontractor.
  • DUNS number of each subcontractor.
  • Description of work for each subcontractor.
  • Percentage of contract value for each subcontractor's services.
• Total Percentage Calculation: Fields for total percentage of contract by Prime Contractor and by similarly situated subcontractors.
• Warning: A severe penalty warning is included for violations of subcontracting rules, referencing FAR and U.S.C. regulations.
• Contractor Certification: A final certification statement to be signed by the contractor.
• Return Instructions: The certification must be returned via email to 'CO NAME'.

This form is critical for bidders to understand and comply with the government's subcontracting requirements. Failure to complete or comply with this certification can lead to penalties, including potential debarment. Bidders must accurately report their subcontracting plans or lack thereof.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence VAMC. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• Monthly and annual inspection and maintenance of approximately 331 fire extinguishers across six VA facilities.

• 6-year and 12-year hydrostatic testing.

• Removal and replacement of deficient fire extinguishers.

• Ensuring fire extinguishers are properly mounted and accessible.

• On-call quality assurance site inspections within four (4) business days of notification.

• Services must comply with NFPA, OSHA, NFPA 101, Joint Commission (JC), and VA Regulations.

• Contractor must provide loaner fire extinguishers when original units are removed for maintenance.

• Product Service Code (PSC): H312

• North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541350 (Building Inspection Services), with a small business size standard of $11.5M.

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: Providence VA Health Care System and its five associated clinics/locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

• Questions due: Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Quotes due: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Rosangela.Pereira@va.gov.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of Price and Technical factors. Past performance is also an evaluation factor.

• Offerors must include a statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions or list any exceptions.

• This solicitation is a total set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Referenced attachments include: LOS certification, Past Performance Worksheet, Safety extinguisher tracker, and Wage Determinations.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-4063, Revision 33) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in Bristol County, Massachusetts, specifically in the cities of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) for work performed in the specified locations.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a detailed list of occupations, each with a corresponding code, title, and minimum hourly wage rate. It covers a wide range of job categories, from administrative and clerical roles to technical, health, and maintenance occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare benefits are provided:
  • Standard Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week ($222.00 per week or $962.00 per month).
  • EO 13706 Health & Welfare: $5.09 per hour, up to 40 hours per week ($203.60 per week or $882.27 per month), applicable to SCA-covered contracts also covered by Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually) for various health-related reasons.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). It mandates a minimum wage of at least $13.30 per hour for 2025 (or the applicable wage rate on this determination, if higher), adjusted annually.
• Vacation and Holidays:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are specified.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions with high hazard risk (ordnance, explosives), and a 4% differential applies to positions with lower hazard risk.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost, including maintenance ($3.35 per week or $0.67 per day), unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the wage determination, requiring contractor submission of a SF-1444 for approval.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing strategy for proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws and wage requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-4083, Revision 32) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations performing services under contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in specific locations within Massachusetts (Bristol County: Attleboro, North Attleborough, Rehoboth, Seekonk) and Rhode Island (Providence County: Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Woonsocket).

This document lists numerous occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. It also specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays. For example, the Health & Welfare benefit is $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $222.00 per week. Paid sick leave provisions under Executive Order 13706 and Executive Order 13658 are also noted.

This document itself does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It serves as a baseline for wage and benefit requirements for covered contracts.

This document does not contain proposal submission or evaluation criteria. It is a wage determination that must be adhered to by contractors.

This document does not specify eligibility or set-aside requirements. It applies to all contractors performing covered services in the specified locations.

• The document includes detailed footnotes regarding computer employees and hazardous pay differentials.
• It outlines the "Conformance Process" for contractors needing to classify service employees not listed in the wage determination.
• The "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" is referenced for job duty descriptions.