H312-- Refilling Fire Suppression System | Altoona

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the refilling of the Chemetron FM-200 fire suppression system in Building 15 and the Pemhall FM-200 fire suppression system in Building 11 at the Altoona VAMC campus. The acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• Pre-Service Inspection and Assessment: Initial assessment of FM-200 systems to determine agent quantity, inspection of cylinders, valves, hoses, and components for leaks/damage, verification of system pressure and integrity, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 2001 (2022 edition) and manufacturer guidelines.

• FM-200 Refilling: Safe discharge of remaining agent, transport of cylinders to an approved refilling facility, refilling cylinders to system specifications, and conducting hydrostatic testing if required.

• System Reinstallation and Testing: Transport and reinstall filled cylinders, inspect and test piping, actuators, and nozzles, perform pressure and leak testing, calibrate control panel and detection system, and conduct functional testing per NFPA 2001 (2022 edition).

• Reports: Provide a detailed service report, issue a certificate of compliance, and update system maintenance logs.

• Safety and Compliance: Adherence to specific NFPA standards (2001, 70, 72, 75), ANSI 2166, VA Fire Protection Design Manual, manufacturer guidelines, and OSHA standards.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base contract period is from 06-25-2026 to 08-25-2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 238220 with a size standard of $19 Million.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes are due by June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Submit quotes via email ONLY to Loretta Payne at loretta.payne@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Compliance with quote submission instructions. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.

• Questions Due: Questions are due no later than June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST, to Loretta Payne.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

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

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses by reference.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure refilling services for a fire suppression system at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and quotes are being requested.

• Refilling of a fire suppression system.

• Services to be performed at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602-4305.

• The award will be issued on Standard Form 1449.

• This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C24426Q0654.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: June 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• All questions concerning this solicitation must be sent via email to Loretta Payne at loretta.payne@va.gov.

• Question submission deadline: June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• This procurement is set aside for SBA (Small Business Administration).

• Quoters MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to receive an award.

• The Product/Service Code is H312.

• The NAICS Code is 238220.

• The contracting office is Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, ZIP code 15215.