H342--Life Safety Survey

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a comprehensive Life Safety Assessment Survey at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, Florida. The selected Contractor will inspect Building 100 (217,863 SF) and the Basement of Building 1 (135,960 SF) to ensure all fire protection features and life safety drawings comply with current NFPA 101 codes and relevant standards. The assessment must be conducted on-site by certified Fire Protection Engineers with over 10 years of healthcare-sector experience. Subcontracting is strictly prohibited. The on-site survey must commence within 30 calendar days of contract award, span no more than 5 consecutive days, and take place during normal weekday hours. A final, detailed deficiency report referencing applicable NFPA codes must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 10 days of completing the survey, with overall project completion capped at 40 calendar days post-award. Additionally, the PWS establishes a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor contractor performance based on standard compliance, timeline adherence, and report accuracy. While the contract does not involve routine access to sensitive personal information, it incorporates standard VA information security, data breach, and federal records management compliance frameworks. JAHVH retains ownership of all generated data and deliverables.

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C24826Q0937, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8. The VA is seeking a qualified, independent third-party Fire Protection Engineer (or engineering team) to perform a commercial Fire Protection Code Life Safety Assessment Survey at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH) in Tampa, Florida. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive on-site survey of Building 100 (all levels, totaling 217,863 square feet) and the Building 1 Pipe Basement (135,960 square feet). The selected contractor must identify and document National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code deficiencies, note discrepancies with existing life safety drawings, and deliver a written deficiency report. This procurement is conducted as an open market, full and open competition under NAICS code 541350 (Building Inspection Services). Evaluation will be based on a comparative analysis of technical and management approach, contractor/personnel qualifications, past performance, and price. Key personnel must hold a valid Fire Protection Engineer certification and possess at least 10 years of experience assessing healthcare facilities. Quotes must be submitted as a single, firm-fixed-price PDF document on an all-or-none basis. Questions must be submitted via email by July 13, 2026, and final quotes are due to Contracting Officer Walida Moore-Saintil by July 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. No phone calls or late submissions will be accepted.