H312--Fire Extinguisher Inspection Amendment 0002

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued a presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24426Q0159) for fire extinguisher inspection services. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The services are needed at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center, located at 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711, United States. The Product Service Code for this procurement is H312, and the NAICS Code is 922160. The response date for this presolicitation is February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA. The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist April Cotter, who can be reached at April.Cotter@va.gov or 210-269-1927. The notice will be archived 60 days after the response date.

This document, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4239, Revision No.: 31, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, details required wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania, effective December 3, 2025. It lists numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical, with corresponding hourly rates. The document also outlines fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and twelve paid holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave for federal contractors under EO 13706 and minimum wage rates for contracts covered by EO 13658. Footnotes provide specifics for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers, including night and Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and a uniform allowance policy are also detailed. A conformance process for unlisted occupations is provided, requiring contractors to classify and propose wage rates for approval by the Wage and Hour Division.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, and testing services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This solicitation, identified as 36C24426Q0159, is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, aiming for a firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDV) contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, extending potentially until February 2031. The contractor will be responsible for annual, 5/6-year, and hydrostatic testing of approximately 300 fire extinguishers, including various types and specialized systems, in compliance with NFPA and Joint Commission standards. Key responsibilities also include providing certified technicians, detailed documentation, and immediate reporting of any malfunctions. Questions from offerors are due by February 12, 2026, and quotes by February 17, 2026, both by 3:00 PM EST.

The 2024 Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections document details the location and type of fire extinguishers across various buildings and vehicles, including Building 1, Building 11, CLC facilities, and several outdoor and police vehicle locations. The inspections adhere to NFPA 10 (2018 edition) and EC 02.03.05 EP 15 (monthly) and EP 16 (annual) standards. The file provides a comprehensive list of over 260 extinguishers, categorized by their location, type (ABC, CO2, Halotron, Watermist, PW, Type K), and weight (e.g., 10 lb, 5 lb). It also includes a HYDRO/MAINTENANCE section with the last inspection date and due date for a significant number of these extinguishers, indicating a schedule for ongoing maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.

This document outlines the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, as prescribed in 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2). It mandates that offerors, if awarded a contract, must comply with specific subcontracting limitations based on the predominant NAICS code. For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to non-VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Similar limitations apply to general construction (85%) and special trade construction (75%), excluding material costs. The certification acknowledges that false statements may lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. VA may request documentation to verify compliance, and failure to cooperate can result in remedial action. Offerors must complete and return a formal certification with their bid for consideration.

This government solicitation, 36C24426Q0159, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for fire extinguisher inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The requirement includes annual, 5/6-year internal examinations, and hydrostatic testing for approximately 300 various branded fire extinguishers, as well as semi-annual inspections of four Ansul wet chemical kitchen systems and annual inspection of one clean agent system. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, intended to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with a base year and four 12-month option periods. Quotes and questions are due via email to April.Cotter@va.gov by specific dates in February 2026. The contract incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing compliance with NFPA 10 and Joint Commission standards, and outlines contractor and government responsibilities.

This government solicitation (36C24426Q0159) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is a total set-aside for Verified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. It seeks a contractor to provide annual, 5/6-year, and hydrostatic fire extinguisher inspections, testing, and maintenance for approximately 300 units at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This includes various fire extinguisher types, an SHP PRO HFC-125 clean agent system, and four Ansul wet chemical kitchen systems. All services must comply with NFPA and Joint Commission standards. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) with a base year and four 12-month option periods. Questions are due by February 27, 2026, and quotes by March 3, 2026. The document outlines detailed requirements for each inspection type, contractor and government responsibilities, and relevant FAR clauses. The NAICS code is 541990.

This government solicitation (36C24426Q0159) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is a request for proposals for fire extinguisher inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The requirement includes annual, 5/6-year internal examinations, and hydrostatic testing for approximately 300 fire extinguishers of various types, as well as semi-annual inspections of four Ansul wet chemical kitchen systems and an annual inspection of one Clean Agent system. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, aiming for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with a base period and four 12-month option periods. Offers are due by March 3, 2026, and all work must comply with NFPA and Joint Commission standards.