Siemens Fire Alarm System Repair

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair and maintenance of the Siemens Fire Alarm System at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda Outpatient Clinic and Nursing Home. The primary objective is to address increasing critical breakdowns and unavailability of parts for the existing Siemens Fire Alarm Systems.

• Building 200: Troubleshoot and repair the existing Waterflow Switch (E113) on the 3rd floor causing false alarms.

• Building 10B: Trench and install new underground conduit & wire between Building 10 and Building 10B. Replace the existing faulty Fire Alarm Panel with one (1) FDC10 module to monitor Alarm, Trouble, and Supervisory.

• Building 10: Troubleshoot and connect the Siemens Design Fire Pump Monitor Module to the Fire Pump Annunciator Panel.

• All work must comply with current NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA 25, and NFPA 72.

• Contractors must possess a State of California Contractor License for C10 (electrical) and C16 (Fire Protection).

• Notification to VA Engineering Facility Manager is required before commencing work.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: April 10, 2026, to August 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Block 10 indicates a potential value up to $25 Million.

• Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission to Marco.Ramos1@va.gov. No Zip Files or facsimile offers accepted.

• Offer Organization: Three separate files required: 1) General Information and Price/Cost Schedule, 2) SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY, 3) [Not specified in text, but implied by 'three (3) separate files'].

• Evaluation Factors: Based on FAR Part 13 procedures, focusing on Price, Past Performance, and Experience. Lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for reasonableness and responsibility. Experience requires at least two prior contracts in a healthcare environment repairing Siemens Fire Alarm Systems.

• Questions Due: March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• However, VAAR 852.219-74 and 52.219-27 indicate potential set-asides for VOSB/SDVOSB concerns. The checked box for 52.219-27 (SDVOSB) suggests this may be a set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the VA's financial system (Customer Engagement Portal).

• 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance must be completed and submitted.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to compliance, insurance, security, and payment procedures.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System or conforming X12 EDI formats.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of Siemens Fire Alarm Systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs Sepulveda VA Healthcare Facility in North Hills, CA. The government intends to award a single contract to a responsible contractor whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous based on a comparative evaluation.

• Repair of Siemens Fire Alarm Systems.

• Compliance with NFPA 25 and NFPA 72.

• Offerors must provide at least two prior contracts as references for performing similar work in a healthcare environment, including contact information for a VA Campus Point of Contact.

• The procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR part 13 procedures.

• The contract type and period of performance are not explicitly stated in this document.

• Evaluation Factors: Price (fair and reasonableness), Past Performance (satisfactory performance information from Government and commercial sources), and Experience (minimum of two prior relevant contracts).

• Evaluation Process: The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for reasonableness and funding availability. If acceptable, the offeror will be evaluated for responsibility. The process continues until an award can be made or the solicitation is canceled.

• Offer Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically to Marco.Ramos1@va.gov by the response date/time.

• Offer Format: Submissions must include three separate files: 1) General Information and Price/Cost Schedule (SF 1449, SF 30 if applicable, Blocks 12, 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), 2) Special Standards of Responsibility (SP1: NFPA compliance, SP2: Specialized Experience), and 3) [File 3 content not specified in provided text].

• Questions Due: March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

• Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• This procurement is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• Offerors must be registered with the VA's financial system via the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov and provide confirmation with their submission.

• Offerors must complete and return the 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.

• The government anticipates adequate price competition and intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 days from the offer receipt date.

• Amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.