H912--NFPA 5 Year Sprinkler Testing VAPAHCS
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 5-year NFPA Fire Sprinkler Inspection services at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The official solicitation, 36C26126Q0335, is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around January 29, 2026, with quotes tentatively due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive 5-year NFPA Fire Sprinkler Inspection to ensure the operational integrity and compliance of fire suppression systems at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The full scope and necessary specifications will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code (PSC): H912 - Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Fire Control Equipment
- NAICS Code: 561210
- Solicitation Posting: On or about January 29, 2026
- Quotes Tentatively Due: February 24, 2026 (Specific time/date to be confirmed in solicitation)
- Questions Due: As specified in the official solicitation.
Additional Information
The solicitation will contain all necessary information for quoting the project. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of solicitation 36C26126Q0335. Point of Contact: Tim Smith, Contract Specialist, at Timothy.smith9de3@va.gov or 916-923-4517.