J012--SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SEEKING CAPABLE VENDORS) Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection and Testing One Year Baltimore-Loch Raven-Perry Pt VA Medical Centers
ID: 36C24525Q0482Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (J012)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/647d042f5f634ea8adc6f09857871598/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking capable vendors to provide Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection and Testing services for a one-year period at the Baltimore-Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. The procurement involves inspecting and servicing a total of 448 fire and smoke dampers across multiple buildings, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and maintaining safety within the facilities. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to upholding operational fire protection systems in its healthcare environments. Interested vendors must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Notice (36C24525Q0482) by May 9, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer William Chris Galletta at william.galletta@va.gov or by phone at 410-637-1506.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Chris GallettaContracting Officer
    (410) 637-1506
    william.galletta@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24525Q0482.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking capable vendors for Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection and Testing services over one year at the Baltimore-Loch Raven-Perry Point VA Medical Centers. This Sources Sought Notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24525Q0482, is aimed at assessing vendor capabilities ahead of a potential solicitation. Specifically, inspections will cover 448 fire and smoke dampers across several buildings at the Perry Point VA facility and additional dampers at the Loch Raven facility and the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The deadline for vendor responses is May 9, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time. Vendors interested should direct inquiries to the Contracting Officer, William Chris Galletta. This initiative emphasizes the VA's commitment to maintaining safety and compliance within its healthcare facilities through regular inspections and testing of fire and smoke dampers.
    SSN Statement of Work Dampers 512 2025.pdf
    The NCO 5 is requesting proposals from qualified entities to provide fire and smoke damper inspection and repair services at the Baltimore-Loch Raven and Perry Point VA Medical Centers. Interested parties must submit a response to RFI/Sources Sought 36C24525Q0482 by May 9, 2025. Submissions should include the business name, type, socio-economic status, contact information, capability statements, contract vehicles available for use by the Department of VA, and confirmations regarding self-performance or subcontracting intentions. Key inspection services include locating and operating all dampers, testing and servicing fire dampers per NFPA standards, and providing detailed reports documenting inspection results and compliance. Repair services will involve replacing defective actuators, ensuring adherence to standards regarding temperature, torque, and other operational specifications. All activities will prioritize safety and infection control, with a clear reporting requirement to demonstrate compliance with regulatory entities like The Joint Commission. This procurement reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining safe and operational fire protection systems in its medical facilities.
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