Fire Alarm Fiber Repair
ID: 36C25525Q0257Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

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AIRCRAFT ALARM AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS (6340)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for the repair of the fire alarm fiber network at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, specifically at its John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks divisions. The objective is to identify contractors capable of performing network fiber repairs related to fire alarm systems, which are critical for ensuring the safety and operational integrity of the medical facility. Interested parties are required to provide company information, including size classification under NAICS code 238210, and demonstrate relevant expertise by responding to specific inquiries outlined in the Sources Sought Notice. Responses must be submitted via email to James Hogue by March 17, 2025, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for the repair of the fire alarm fiber network at the St. Louis VA Medical Center. This request, identified by solicitation number 36C25525Q0257 and ZIP code 66048, serves purely for information and planning purposes; it is not a formal solicitation. The objective is to identify potential sources capable of repairing network fiber related to fire alarm systems located at the John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks divisions of the center. Interested parties need to provide company information, including their size classification per NAICS code 238210 and capabilities related to the required services. The contracting office, represented by James Hogue, requests responses no later than March 17, 2025. The notice emphasizes that responses should demonstrate relevant expertise and answer specific inquiries about the business's status, capabilities, and any existing federal contracts. This process will aid the government in determining acquisition strategies, and any subsequent solicitation will follow this notice. Responses are to be emailed, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
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