H312--NEW Fire Damper Inspection and Testing Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the maintenance, physical inspection, cleaning, recalibration, and testing of fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The work must be performed in accordance with Joint Commission, NFPA, State, and Local Codes.

• Inspect, clean, recalibrate, and test fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers.

• Replace compromised fusible links per NFPA Code.

• Lubricate moving parts and clear dampers of debris.

• Coordinate with COR to place fire alarm system in "test mode" if necessary.

• Document testing with "before" and "after" digital pictures.

• Decommission dampers based on current NFPA codes, if applicable.

• Provide a final report including damper locations, ID numbers, pass/fail status, and digital photographs.

• Comply with VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination or masking).

• Adhere to all facility security, privacy, and records management requirements.

• Install access doors if existing access is insufficient.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Work to be completed within ninety (90) days of contract award. Site visit scheduled for April 28, 2026. Questions due April 29, 2026. Offer due date is July 5, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Block 9 of SF 1449 indicates a potential value of $25 Million.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to debbie.bruening@va.gov by the solicitation due date. Email size limit is 7MB.

• Required submission items include: Completed Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs, SF 1449 blocks, experience list, technical capability proof (technician experience and certifications), and documentation of code compliance.

• Evaluation factors: Price, Technical Capability, and Experience.

• Offers will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process.

• Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12.

• Set-aside information is in Box 10 of SF 1449 (marked as UNRESTRICTED).

• NAICS Code: 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

• Size Standard: $25 Million.

• A site visit is strongly suggested and expected.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email by the specified deadline.

• Contractors must comply with VA facility requirements, including drug-free campus, no smoking, and weapon prohibition.

• Personnel require background checks and PIV badges.

• The attached document lists the Wage Determination for Milwaukee County.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) for the Service Contract Act (SCA). It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the State of Wisconsin, specifically for the counties of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. The determination is revision number 29 of Wage Determination No. 2015-4899, dated December 3, 2025.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts subject to the Service Contract Act within the specified geographic area. It outlines the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing services under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), Health & Welfare EO 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week), Vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years), and Holidays (11 paid holidays).
• Executive Orders: Applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), including specific rates and conditions.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines for uniform provision and maintenance reimbursement.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for requesting wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a site map of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (VAMC) campus. It provides a visual layout of buildings, roads, parking areas, and other facilities within the medical center grounds.

• Labeled buildings (e.g., VBA, 111, 144, 70, 123)
• Road names (e.g., North Washington Drive, South Washington Drive, Volunteer Drive, Hines Boulevard)
• Parking areas, including designated contractor parking
• Points of interest such as Lake Wheeler and Wood National Cemetery
• A legend explaining symbols for parking lot numbers and the Milwaukee VAMC boundary.

This site map is relevant for bidders to understand the physical layout and accessibility of the Milwaukee VAMC campus. It can assist in planning site visits, understanding the location of specific buildings or facilities relevant to a potential contract, and navigating the campus if work is to be performed on-site. It helps in visualizing the environment where services might be rendered or where government-furnished property is located.