H912--FIRE ALARM INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice for Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITPM) services at the VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS) in Fresno, CA. The VA intends to award a contract to PACIFIC COAST CONTRACTING GROUP. Responses to this notice are due by March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Purpose
This notice announces the VA's intent to issue a sole-source contract for commercial ITPM services for fire alarm systems. This action is authorized under 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 and VAAR 819.7008 (Deviation). This is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather a notice of intent to award to a specific contractor.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive ITPM and demand maintenance for all facility fire detection systems at VACCHCS. This includes main panels, sub-panels, components, devices, power supplies, wiring, batteries, and indicators. Annual cleaning of all smoke detectors is required. Services must adhere to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes (NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70 - 2025/2023 Editions), OSHA Standards (29 CFR-1910), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements (primarily Johnson Controls International / Simplex), and relevant Federal regulations. The scope also covers isolation and repair of system malfunctions and potential system modifications as directed by the government.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Intent to Sole Source (Base plus four option years)
- Intended Contractor: PACIFIC COAST CONTRACTING GROUP, 180 PROMENADE CIR Suite 300, Sacramento, California 95834.
- Period of Performance: Estimated from April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2031.
- Place of Performance: VA Central California Healthcare System, 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA, 93703.
- Product Service Code (PSC): H912 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Fire Control Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 561621
Performance Requirements
- Compliance with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, OSHA, VA specifications, and OEM requirements; the most stringent standard applies.
- Documentation submission within five business days of completion for all testing, inspection, and maintenance, adhering to NFPA 72 and NFPA 101 standards. Annual and semi-annual documentation must be in The Joint Commission-Elements of Performance (EP) format.
- Contractor must maintain legible electronic copies of all work documents and submit compiled documents annually.
- Demand maintenance response times: 6 hours for Emergency, 24 hours for Urgent, and 7 business days for Routine.
- Fire alarm system parts and components must be listed by a nationally recognized listing agency (e.g., Underwriters Laboratories) and preferably OEM-sanctioned.
Contractor Qualifications
- Minimum three years' experience with fire detection systems in a multi-story, multi-building medical care environment.
- Evidence of prior relevant experience and California State fire protection system certification/licensure.
- Personnel performing work must be qualified per NFPA 72, 2025 Edition.
- 24/7 telephone availability for demand maintenance services.
- A site walk is strongly encouraged.
Response Information
- Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0027
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Contact: Cynthia Diezel, Contracting Officer, cynthia.diezel@va.gov, 916-923-4567.