J063--FY26 | Fire Alarm Maintenance | Base +4
ID: 36C24226Q0191Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (J063)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c71f0afd97ff45bb8126fed2fb1ce51a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors for fire alarm maintenance services at the New York Harbor Healthcare System, with a contract period starting in February 2026. The procurement includes comprehensive services such as maintenance, repair, safety inspections, and upgrades for fire alarm systems across three campuses: Brooklyn VA Medical Center, New York VA Medical Center, and St. Albans Community Living Center. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the safety and compliance of fire alarm systems, which play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of veterans and staff. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant documentation by December 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET to Contract Specialist Christopher Weider at Christopher.Weider@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher WeiderContract Specialist
    (716) 862-7461 x22470
    Christopher.Weider@va.gov
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    36C24226Q0191.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 2 Contracting Office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24226Q0191) for fire alarm maintenance services for the New York Harbor Healthcare System, projected for February 2026. This notice is for market research to gather information and determine the viability of a socio-economic set-aside, not to award a contract. The NAICS code is 561621 (Security Systems Services) with a size standard of $25.0M. Interested parties must submit company details, capability statements, examples of similar work, SAM UEID, contact information, applicable Federal Supply Schedules, experience instances, teaming agreements, certifications, and comments on the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Additional information is required regarding proximity to service sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, self-performance plans, proposed subcontracting tasks, years of company and technician experience, and the number of certified technicians. Responses are due by December 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET, and should be emailed to Contract Specialist Christopher Weider at Christopher.Weider@va.gov. Apex Accelerators offer free assistance for responding to such notices.
    Final SOW - NYH Fire Alarm Maintinance Upgrade Inspection Testing - Dec 2025.docx
    This government Statement of Work outlines requirements for fire alarm system services at three VA New York Healthcare System campuses: Brooklyn VA Medical Center, New York VA Medical Center, and St. Albans Community Living Center. The contract covers maintenance, repair, safety inspections, testing, and a required upgrade for the St. Albans CLC's Edwards EST-3 panel to the current version. The period of performance includes a one-year base period (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027) and four one-year option years. Key qualifications for the contractor include factory training and certification for Notifier 2020 and Edwards EST-3 systems, NICET Level 1-IV, NFPA 72, OSHA 10/30-hour, ESA/NTS, CFAT, and CFAD certifications. The scope encompasses comprehensive services, 24/7 central monitoring, immediate deficiency reporting, and adherence to various codes and standards. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, parts, and equipment, maintaining spare parts, and ensuring a 24-hour emergency response with varying on-site times based on priority codes. The document also details requirements for initial system inspections, deficiency correction, detailed reporting, schematic diagrams, quality control, security (including background checks and key control), and strict safety protocols.
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