H363--Fire Alarm and Sprinkler (MTI)
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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
This is Amendment 0002 to a solicitation (RFQ 36C25926Q0391) for Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Maintenance, Testing, and Inspection (MTI) services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This amendment provides an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS), Cost Schedule, and vendor-supplied Questions and Answers. It also includes critical deficiency reports for VA facilities in Oklahoma City and Lawton, OK. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The updated PWS and attached deficiency reports indicate a comprehensive scope involving the maintenance, testing, and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Key areas of concern highlighted in the reports include:
- Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKC VAMC): Numerous "Device Deficiencies" were found in the fire alarm system (e.g., pull stations, smoke detectors, notification appliances), with some devices uninspectable due to construction. For fire sprinklers, no deficiencies were found in accessible areas, but the sub-basement (containing electric fire pump devices) was not tested due to asbestos abatement.
- VA Outpatient Clinic (Lawton, OK): Fire alarm system tests revealed multiple deficiencies, including audible/visual signal failures, duct detector failures, main FACP battery failure, and the system being "yellow tagged" (not fully operational). Air handler shut down inspection was incomplete. Separately, fire and life safety systems (valve tamper switches, water flow devices, main drains, fire department connections) passed inspection with no deficiencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to a Solicitation (RFQ 36C25926Q0391)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 30, 2026
Key Updates & Submission Impact
Amendment 0002 provides:
- An updated Cost Schedule.
- An updated Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Vendor-supplied Questions and Answers.
- Attached deficiency reports detailing the current state of fire alarm and sprinkler systems at the specified VA facilities.
Bidders must review all updated documents, especially the PWS and deficiency reports, to understand the full scope of work and current system conditions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Orrellius J Williams (CS) at Orrellius.Williams@va.gov.