6930--Fire Extinguisher Training System
ID: 36C24125Q0403Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

PSC

OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES (6930)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b331d3c12a304165afa8d79f47b6b565/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide a digital fire extinguisher training system for the Manchester VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to enhance safety training for medical center staff by offering a portable, non-hazardous training solution that simulates various fire scenarios and environments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The system will facilitate hands-on training in the effective use of fire extinguishers, ultimately improving preparedness and minimizing risks during real fire events. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Jeffrey S. Fleming at Jeffrey.Fleming@va.gov or call 774-826-3525 for further information, as this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for quotations.

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    Jeffrey S. FlemingContracting Officer
    (774) 826-3525
    Jeffrey.Fleming@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a digital fire extinguisher training system intended for the Manchester VA Medical Center. This announcement seeks to gauge interest and capabilities from vendors, particularly those from small business categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The training system must comply with various safety regulations and provide realistic simulations for fire scenarios using non-hazardous materials, ensuring staff can effectively use fire extinguishers in emergencies. Key requirements include a portable setup, no hazardous materials, simulation of different fire types and environments, and interactive learning features. The contractor will provide training materials and technical support, and must maintain high-performance standards for equipment reliability and responsiveness. The digital training system aims to enhance safety training for medical center staff, ultimately improving preparedness and minimizing risks during real fire events. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to investing in advanced training solutions for personnel safety and operational efficiency.
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