H942--Sources Sought Notice | North Montana VA Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression MITMR
ID: 36C25925Q0233Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIPMENT/MATLS (H942)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81acd78258dd4bd1bf053b57bd7973d8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 19, is seeking potential contractors for fire alarm and fire suppression systems monitoring, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for the Northern Montana Health Care System, located in Fort Harrison, MT. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with national safety standards through comprehensive maintenance and inspection services for approximately 200 fire alarm devices at Fort Harrison and 280 at the Miles City Community Living Center, including adherence to NFPA and Joint Commission requirements. This initiative is crucial for maintaining secure and reliable safety systems within VA healthcare facilities, reflecting the department's commitment to safety and compliance. Interested parties should respond with their company details, including Unique Entity ID and business size classifications, by March 10, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist Karly Morris at Karly.Morris@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Karly MorrisContract Specialist
    (000) 000-0000
    Karly.Morris@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25925Q0233.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information regarding potential contractors for Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Repair Services for the VA Northern Montana Health Care System, located in Fort Harrison, MT. The facility requires regular inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems, including fire alarms and kitchen hood suppression systems, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Interested parties should respond with company details, including their Unique Entity ID and business size classifications, by March 10, 2025. This notice is preliminary; it is not a request for proposals, and no compensation will be provided for submitted information. The solicitation aims to assess potential contractor capabilities for essential safety services in the healthcare sector.
    Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems Monitoring - VA SERVICE SOW v3.docx
    The Montana VA Health Care System requires comprehensive maintenance and inspection services for fire alarm and fire suppression systems at the Fort Harrison Medical Center and Miles City Community Living Center. The primary purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to ensure compliance with national standards by conducting annual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections, testing, and maintenance (ITM) for these systems. Contractors must provide skilled personnel equipped with the necessary tools and documentation to perform tasks under the guidance of NFPA and Joint Commission requirements. The contractor is expected to conduct inspections for approximately 200 fire alarm devices at Fort Harrison and 280 at Miles City, verifying all system components due to inconsistent facility documentation. Additional requirements include minor maintenance tasks, thorough record-keeping, and responding to repair needs with specific response times for routine and emergency situations. The contract's performance period is one year, extendable for four additional years, and all activities must align with the VA's standards for safety and privacy. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining secure and reliable safety systems within its healthcare facilities.
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