H312--NEW Fire Damper Inspection and Testing Services
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified firms capable of providing Fire Damper Inspection and Testing Services for the Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This market research will help determine the method of procurement. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include, but are not limited to:
- Locating and operating all dampers, verifying closure by removing and resetting fusible links.
- Replacing compromised fusible links according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code.
- Lubricating moving parts and clearing debris from dampers.
- Coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to place the fire alarm system in "test mode" if necessary.
- Manually activating actuators on electric and pneumatic smoke/combination dampers.
- Installing proper size access doors if existing access is insufficient.
- Recording testing using VA-provided damper ID numbers, marking damper locations on facility drawings, and affixing identification stickers.
- Documenting "before" and "after" conditions with digital pictures.
- Decommissioning dampers based on current NFPA codes (NFPA 101, 80, 90A, 105 - 2024/2025 Editions) and noting the specific code section.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code (PSC): H312 (Inspection And Laboratory Services: Fire Control Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 922160 (Fire Inspection and Investigations)
- Place of Performance: Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time
- Published: March 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for proposals; submission of information is voluntary. Interested parties should provide:
- Company name, address, email, website, phone, size, and ownership type.
- Tailored capability statements, vehicle fleet size, and documentation supporting organizational and staff capability. Address subcontracting/teaming arrangements if applicable.
- Confirmation of ability to meet Limitations of Subcontracting (13 CFR §125.6) if a set-aside applies (50% rule for services).
Responses will inform the VA's decision on potential set-asides (Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses) or full and open competition.
Additional Notes
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding to this notice.