Seattle VA Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Service
ID: 36C26026Q0168Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (H112)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f30079b03e2b4d35a1ab7fef4c8b52ed/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for approximately 1,500 portable fire extinguishers at the Seattle VA Medical Center, American Lake VA campus, and Magnolia Facility. The procurement includes monthly, annual, and six-year inspections, as well as a 12-year hydrostatic test swap-out program, ensuring compliance with NFPA 10, TJC, OSHA, and VA directives. This service is critical for maintaining safety standards within the facilities, and the contract will have a base period from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, with four one-year options extending through January 14, 2031. Interested parties should contact Michael J Borelli at Michael.Borelli@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation number 36C26026Q0168.

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    Michael J Borelli
    Michael.Borelli@va.gov
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    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C26026Q0168 from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks comprehensive maintenance services for approximately 1500 portable fire extinguishers at VA Puget Sound Health Care System facilities in Seattle, American Lake, and Magnolia. The services include monthly, annual, and 6-year inspections and maintenance, as well as a 12-year hydrostatic test swap-out program. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary management, tools, equipment, labor, materials, and transportation, ensuring 100% compliance with NFPA 10, TJC, OSHA, and VA directives. The contract has a base period from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through January 14, 2031. Key contractor responsibilities also include deficiency correction, providing equal protection during servicing, detailed recordkeeping, and reporting. The document outlines contract administration data, invoicing procedures (monthly), applicable clauses, and solicitation provisions, emphasizing the use of AMEREX model extinguishers for replacements.
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