S202--Fire Protection Services
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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 VISN Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price contract for Fire Protection Services to the Sheridan, Wyoming, Fire Department. These services are crucial for supporting the Sheridan VA Health Care System (SVAHCS) located at 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, Wyoming. While this is a sole-source notice, other firms believing they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written notification with supporting evidence. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive fire protection services, including:
- Providing 24/7 fire protection, including holidays.
- Responding to SVAHCS alarms within an average of 10 minutes.
- Deploying a minimum of one 1,250 GPM pumper and four trained firefighters per response.
- Performing fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Providing hazardous materials response and containment.
- Conducting annual fire hydrant testing in accordance with NFPA 291.
- Offering annual hands-on fire extinguisher training to SVAHCS employees.
- Developing and maintaining Pre-Fire Plans for the SVAHCS campus.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code (PSC): S202 (Fire Protection Services)
- NAICS Code: 922160 (Fire Protection)
- Estimated Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (base year plus four option periods).
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM (Mountain Time).
- Published Date: March 4, 2026.
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, responses from firms demonstrating the ability to perform the requirement will be evaluated. The government reserves the discretion to proceed with the proposed sole-source award. A Justification and Approval (J&A) will be executed and posted as required by FAR 6.104.
Additional Notes
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of response submission.
- No solicitation documents are available, and telephone requests will not be honored.
- All responses must be submitted via email to charles.gritzmacher@va.gov.
- The statutory authority for applying Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items is FAR 12.102(b).