C1DA--AE Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems 538-26-200 - VAMC CHILLICOTHE
ID: 36C25026R0028Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: HOSPITALS AND INFIRMARIES (C1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a8f2fa9007b451599afc3d91696c141/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms to provide design services for the AE Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems project at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. The project aims to modernize the existing Simplex Fire Alarm system across 37 buildings, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and enhancing safety through upgraded panels, network cards, and system graphics. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with an estimated construction cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and submissions are due by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested firms must contact Contract Specialist Matthew Curtis at matthew.curtis1@va.gov or by phone at 937-268-6511 x4639 for further details.

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    Matthew CurtisContract Specialist
    937-268-6511 x4639
    matthew.curtis1@va.gov
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    36C25026R0028_1.docx
    This document is a modification to a previous notice regarding the AE Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems project (Solicitation: 36C25026R0028) at the VAMC Chillicothe. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) set-aside with an estimated construction cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Key clarifications provided include: the correct timeframe for team member experience is five years; only one organizational chart for the prime firm (excluding consultants) is required in Section D; SF 330 Part II forms are needed for both the prime firm and all consultants; the correct contracting office address is 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd., Suite 210, Kettering, OH 45409-1337; listing professional license jurisdiction and numbers is sufficient (proof not required); CPARS reports are not mandatory for every project, and other documentation can be provided; and a Cover Page, Cover Letter, and Table of Contents are permitted but count towards the 35-page limit. The response date is December 9, 2025.
    36C25026R0028.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Architect-Engineer (A/E) Design Services for Project 538-26-200, an AE Upgrade Fire Alarm System at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Ohio. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, with an estimated construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with a 300-calendar-day performance period. Eligible firms must be certified SDVOSBs, registered in the SBA Small Business Search, and active in SAM.gov. Submissions will be evaluated based on professional qualifications (15%), specific experience of personnel (20%), firm's capacity (15%), past performance (15%), geographical location (10%), construction period services (15%), and commitment to using small business subcontractors (10%). SF330 packages, not exceeding 35 pages, must be emailed to Matthew Curtis by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
    SOW 538-26-200 AE Upgrade Fire Alarm System.pdf
    The "UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS PHASE I" project for the VAMC in Chillicothe, Ohio, requires Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to modernize the existing Simplex Fire Alarm system. The A/E will analyze the current system across 37 buildings, recommend upgrades to comply with NFPA 72, 99, and 101, and design solutions for separating audio and visual alarms in specific units. Key tasks include upgrading panels, network cards, and workstations, updating system graphics, and incorporating findings from the Facility Conditions Assessment. The A/E will provide comprehensive design documents, cost estimates, and technical support through design, bidding, and construction phases, ensuring a fully functional, stand-alone system within a defined budget and schedule. Strict adherence to VA standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance is required, with various reviews and deliverables at each project milestone.
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