H312--(MC)FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM INSPECTIONS & REPAIR STL(VA-26-00035827) 657-26-2-1537-0035
SOL #: 36C25526Q0157Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)
LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, United States
Place of Performance
Saint Louis, MO
NAICS
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
PSC
Inspection And Laboratory Services (Except Medical/Dental): Fire Control Equipment (H312)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Jan 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 23, 2025, 4:00 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) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Fire Extinguisher Annual Inspection and Service at the St. Louis VA Medical Center (STL VAMC) and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The VA intends to issue a formal solicitation for these services. Responses to this presolicitation notice are due by January 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
Anticipated Scope of Work
The anticipated scope includes:
- Annual maintenance and inspection of approximately 900 portable fire extinguishers.
- Semi-annual exhaust hood inspection.
- Identification of all portable fire extinguishers, including type, location, and maintenance status.
- Provision of fire extinguisher data reports.
- Compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, specifically NFPA 10 for fire extinguishers and NFPA 96 for exhaust hoods.
- Service technicians must possess required certifications.
Anticipated Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated Five (5) years, with five twelve-month ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million.
- Product Service Code: H312.
- Anticipated Guaranteed Minimum: $13,000.00.
- Anticipated Contract Ceiling: $83,000.00.
- Response Due (Presolicitation): January 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: January 21, 2026.
- Solicitation Number: 36C25526Q0157.
Anticipated Evaluation Factors
The anticipated evaluation factors for the future solicitation include:
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Price
Additional Notes
- The place of performance is Saint Louis, MO.
- A Wage Determination by reference (USDOL Service Contract Act) applies, specifying minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits. Bidders must consult the referenced wage determination.
- An Excel spreadsheet listing various fire extinguishers (types, sizes, manufacturers) is provided as a reference.
- Contact for inquiries: Lisa A Buchanan, Contract Specialist, at Lisa.Buchanan1@va.gov or 913-946-1990.
People
Points of Contact
Contracting OfficerBuchanan, Lisa APRIMARY
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Versions
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Jan 21, 2026
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Solicitation
Posted: Jan 16, 2026