648-23-100 FIRE ALARM TO VOICE
ID: 36C26026Q0170Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, COMPLETE (1230)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6fad2a87c1b441c19a40aecf3f24de7a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses, specifically Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to provide and install the Edwards/EST-4 fire alarm system at the Vancouver VA Medical Center. The project involves replacing the existing Edwards EST-3 fire alarm system with the EST-4 platform, which includes the installation of fire alarm control panels, annunciators, and the necessary programming, testing, and commissioning to ensure compliance with NFPA standards and VA design guidelines. This upgrade is crucial for enhancing life safety systems across the campus, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and maintaining operational safety during the transition. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and relevant documentation to Colleen Nicholson at colleen.nicholson@va.gov by the specified deadline, as this notice is solely for market research and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Colleen M Nicholson
    (360) 553-7650
    Colleen.nicholson@va.gov
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    36C26023N0282_-_Upgrade_Vancouver_Fire_Alarm_to_Voice_-_100__CD_-_Drawings_8-8-2025.pdf
    This document outlines the upgrade of the Vancouver VA Medical Center's fire alarm system to a voice evacuation system, adhering to strict National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and VA Design Manuals. The project requires contractors to comply with NFPA 241 for safeguarding construction, alteration, and demolition operations, including specific requirements for ceiling tile replacement, temporary fire-rated barriers, and continuous sprinkler coverage. Mandatory notification procedures are detailed for any fire alarm system modifications. Project working hours are primarily outside 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, with specific buildings allowing daytime work. The document also includes general notes on site visits, verification of conditions, provision of materials, permits, compliance with codes, coordination, cutting and patching, protection of property, scheduling, quality of workmanship, power outages, field verification, non-compliance corrections, maintaining egress, material delivery, construction noise, protection of finishes, handling removable items, equipment support, no-scaling of drawings, construction signage, minimizing disruption, locating reinforcement, fire suppression, temporary firestopping, moving furniture, and fire watch requirements. The project involves comprehensive demolition of existing conduit and meticulous patching and painting to ensure seamless integration of new installations.
    36C26023N0282_-_Upgrade_Vancouver_Fire_Alarm_to_Voice_-_100__CD_-_Specifications_8-8-25.pdf
    This document outlines the specifications for the "Upgrade Vancouver Fire Alarm to Voice" project (Project No. 648-23-100, Contract No. 36C26018D0049) at the Vancouver VA Medical Center. The project, managed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, involves a comprehensive upgrade of the existing fire alarm system to a voice-enabled system. Key aspects include general construction, alterations, site preparation, and the furnishing of labor and materials. The project emphasizes stringent safety requirements, including OSHA certifications, VA security protocols, and a detailed security management plan for personnel, site access, and sensitive information. It also details the phasing of work, starting with the establishment of new fire alarm command infrastructure, campus fiber network upgrades, and the installation of new fire alarm notification systems. A sequential migration of buildings, testing, commissioning, and staff training are also critical components. The document further covers requirements for utilities, protection of existing structures, waste disposal, restoration, warranty management, and the use of temporary facilities. All work must comply with VA master specifications and relevant safety standards, with a focus on minimizing disruption to the operational Medical Center.
    648-23-100 SOW R1.pdf
    The project 648-23-100 aims to upgrade the Vancouver Fire Alarm system at the VA Portland Healthcare System to a modern voice-controlled system with Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication (EVAC) capabilities. This upgrade involves replacing the existing Edwards EST-3 system with an EST-4 system, incorporating a campus-wide fiber loop, and installing new main control equipment, including a FireWorks Station Computer. The project, located at 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington, will affect almost every building on campus, introducing new initiating devices and smoke detection as required by NFPA 72-2022. A key objective is a sequential migration, ensuring that only one fire alarm system provides notification in any given area at a time. The period of performance for this project is one year from the Notice to Proceed.
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