6350--*SPECIAL* 36C242-25-AP-0758 | 528-25-1-8893-0154 ALBANY RETROFIT 2B FIRE ALARM PANEL
ID: 36C24225Q0214Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (6350)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b1e2f9d453f4350a9d57b30e8d29b4c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for a project to retrofit the 2B fire alarm panel at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. This upgrade is necessary due to the unavailability of replacement parts and the long lead times associated with existing hardware, which poses safety risks for facility occupants. The project will involve procuring and installing specific components, including digital audio amplifiers, a fiber network card, a strobe power supply, and a main CPU with display, along with all required programming to ensure compliance with safety standards. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by December 31, 2024, and can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov for further details.

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    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0214.docx
    The Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for a contract to retrofit its aging 2B fire alarm panel. The necessity for this upgrade arises from the unavailability of replacement parts and long lead times for existing hardware, highlighting the need for a complete overhaul to ensure safety for all facility occupants. The project will involve the procurement and installation of specific components, including digital audio amplifiers, a fiber network card, a strobe power supply, and a main CPU with display, along with all required programming. The contracting office is seeking interested parties to respond by December 31, 2024, ensuring that the strategic upgrades meet both regulatory and operational safety standards within the medical center. The notice provides contact information for interested contractors, ensuring direct communication regarding the procurement process.
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