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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 3495 Bailey Avenue Building 3, 2nd floor Buffalo NY 14215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Christopher Weider Christopher.Weider@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

New York Harbor Healthcare System

423 E. 23rd Street

New York NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

a. The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted by interested vendors.

b. The receipt time for offers is hereby extended from 4:30pm ET, Tuesday June 9, 2026, to 1:00pm ET, Wednesday June 10, 2026.

c. The period for questions is closed.

d. See Questions and Answers below:

1. Will existing CAD drawings and panel databases be made available to the awarded contractor?

Response: Only PDF drawings are available and not accurate. No CAD drawings available for panel databases. Contractor is responsible for verifying existing layout and panel databases in the field.

1. As there are multiple buildings at each site and each have their own fire alarm systems, can you verify that the central station signal is being dialed by the main command center fire alarm panel for each location?

Response: Central station is dialed from the main fire alarm panel at each location.

1. Can we get access to riser drawings for the system in each building? This will help us figure out efforts to fix existing issues.

Response:

St. Albans- No drawings available.

Brooklyn and Manhattan - Riser drawings available.

MANHATTAN VA MEDICAL CENTER

1. Can the VA confirm the current status of the following listed systems:

0. Notifier AFP-400 - Yes

0. Notifier 200 - Yes

0. Notifier 500 - Yes

0. Simplex 4001 – Unknown

0. Firestar hardwire systems – Unknown

1. Are all smoke-control interfaces currently operational and tested annually?

Response: No current annual test. Responsibility of awarded contractor.

1. Approximately how many smoke-control fans are tied into the fire alarm system?

Response: No smoke-controlled exhaust fans that VA is aware of.

All AHU is tied into Fire alarm System.

1. Is smoke-control testing coordinated through the Building Automation System (BAS)?

Response: N/A, per above.

1. Are all smoke vent relays, smoke purge relays, and fan shutdown relays accessible during normal business hours?

Response: N/A, per above.

1. Can the VA clarify the quantity and function of the listed LCD-80 annunciators?

Response: Contractor to verify. Approximately 1 for every 2 panels.

1. How many elevator banks are connected to the fire alarm system?

Response: There are 12 elevator banks. All are connected.

1. Are there any known issues with voice evacuation equipment or audio intelligibility?

Response: No.

1. Are the existing PRN-4 printers still active, and will they remain in service after installation of the VA-provided printer?

Response: No.

1. Are there any planned modernization projects involving legacy Notifier or Simplex equipment?

Response: No.

1. Are all duct detectors readily accessible, or are rooftop/HVAC contractor access arrangements required?

Response: No. Critical areas will have to be coordinated with the COR and Site POC.

1. On the equipment list for Manhattan, the smoke, heat, and duct detectors appear to be listed twice (highlighted on the attached for reference). Can the VA please verify the quantities of smoke detectors, heat detectors, and duct detectors for this site?

Response: Yes, the smoke, heat, and duct detectors were accidentally listed twice. The inventory should only show each once - 543 Smoke Detectors, 105 Heat Detectors, and 111 Duct Detectors.

BROOKLYN VA MEDICAL CENTER

1. Can the VA confirm all active network nodes associated with the Notifier 2020 network?

Response: Yes

1. Are there any known communication or networking issues within the Notifier network?

Response: None known

1. Are the following systems still active and fully supported:

2. AFP-400 - Yes

2. Notifier 200 - Yes

2. Notifier 500 - Yes

2. Firestar hardwire systems – Yes

1. Are all listed duct detectors accessible during normal inspection periods?

Response: No. Critical areas will have to be coordinated with the COR and Site POC.

1. How many fire pumps are interfaced with the fire alarm system?

Response: Two

1. Is annual fire pump supervisory testing coordinated with another contractor?

Response: No. This is the responsibility of the awarded contractor.

1. How many generators are monitored by the fire alarm system?

Response: Five

1. Are there any known issues with generator supervisory monitoring?

Response: None known

1. Are all speaker/strobes and notification appliances tested annually at 100%?

Response: Yes

1. Are there any known deficiencies or planned upgrades associated with the voice evacuation system?

Response: None known

1. Are all PRN-4 printers currently operational?

Response: No

1. Are there any buildings with recurring nuisance alarms or chronic deficiencies?

Response: None known

ST. ALBANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER

1. Can the VA provide an update regarding the EST-4 migration project?

Response: No update available.

1. Which buildings have already transitioned from EST-3 to EST-4?

Response: None

1. What is the anticipated completion timeline for the EST-4 conversion?

Response: No date available.

1. Will the awarded contractor be expected to support both EST-3 and EST-4 systems simultaneously?

Response: Yes.

1. Will EST-4 software access and programming databases be made available to the awarded contractor?

Response: Access will be available to an authorized fire alarm EST-4 vendor only. They are the only ones that are authorized to work on the Edwards EST Fire Alarm systems.

1. Are the listed Notifier AFP-400 panels integrated with the Edwards system, or do they function independently?

Response: Devices are integrated with the Edwards system.

1. Are any additional fire alarm upgrades planned at St. Albans during the contract term?

Response: Yes, no dates or additional information available.

1. Are all listed batteries currently installed and active?

Response: All batteries will need to be replaced.

1. Are there any battery cabinets or panel locations with restricted access?

Response: No.

1. Can the VA confirm the operational status of the voice evacuation system and audio links?

Response: Contractor required to test.

1. Are all duct detectors and notification appliances accessible during normal inspection periods?

Response: Yes, contractor responsible for coordinating.

1. Are there any known deficiencies or unresolved issues related to the existing EST-3 system?

Response: Troubles and notifications are indicated on the fire alarm panel. Contractor responsible for verifying.

1. Will the awarded contractor be required to participate in acceptance testing associated with the EST-4 migration project?

Response: Yes.

Fire Alarm Service for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center (“BK VAMC”), New York VA Medical Center (‘NY VAMC”), and St. Albans Community Living Center (“SA CLC

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