RFQ 36C24827Q0038 Amendment.pdf
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- 36C24827Q0038
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This is Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24827Q0038 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) in Gainesville, Florida. The amendment revises sections B.1 Contract Administration Data, B.2 Statement of Work, B.3 Price/Cost Schedule, and Section D, while adding wage determination requirements and attaching a current inspection report. The deadline for receipt of offers has been extended from October 19, 2026 to October 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT.
The solicitation seeks a service contract for testing and inspection of the water-based fire suppression system at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center covering five buildings and eleven trailers. The contractor must perform semiannual inspections per NFPA-25 standards (flows and tampers), annual fire pump inspections under flow conditions, annual fire hydrant inspections on ten station hydrants, and annual sprinkler system main drain testing in the main building. Contract personnel must be certified inspectors per applicable NFPA Standards and current with OSHA Certified 10-hour safety training. Work shall be scheduled during standard duty hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday) with the Electrical and Shop Supervisors and Contracting Officer, with after-hours work permitted only when pre-authorized. The base contract period is November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through November 15, 2031. Invoicing shall occur upon completion and VA acceptance of each test and inspection. The principal NAICS code is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and the product/service code is J012 (Fire Control Equipment). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET at the facility. Contractors must reference Department of Labor Wage Determination WD 2015-4537 (Rev 31) for Alachua County, Gainesville location, posted on www.sam.gov as of August 22, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and submit new questions via email to scott.brickey@va.gov by October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)
CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER
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6. ISSUED BY
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE
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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
E. IMPORTANT:
is extended, is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
(REV. 11/2016)
is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
15C. DATE SIGNED
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER
Contractor
16C. DATE SIGNED
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
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0001 10-15-2026
36C248
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)
1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville FL 32608
36C248
To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24827Q0038
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X X Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-28-2026 4:30 PM EDT
See CONTINUATION Page
This amendment to the solicitation is issued for the following purpose:
1. Revise B.1 Contract Administration Data (c)
2. Revise B.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
3. Revise B.3 Price/Cost Schedule
4. Revise Section D, adding D.3 Wage Determination
5. Attach current inspection report Note: Prior questions are not addressed as most pertain to the revised SOW and the inspection report.
New questions shall be submitted via email only to scott.brickey@va.gov on/or before 10-20-2026 12:00 PM ET, late questions will not be addressed.
6. RFQ Date is hereby extended From: 10-19-2026 To: 10-28-2026 4:30 PM ET.
36C24827Q0038
Revised: Sections B.1, B.2, B.3 and Section D for RFQ 36C24827Q0038
REVISED: B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Invoice upon completion and VA acceptance of each test and inspection.
B.2 REVISED: STATEMENT OF WORK
Background:
The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, at 1601 SW Archer Rd. Gainesville, Florida maintains a water-based fire suppression system in five (5) buildings and eleven (11) trailers. Per VA Directive the entire system shall be inspected by NFPA-25 certified inspectors annually/semi-annually.
Objective:
Obtain a service contract (Base year with four optional years) to test the water-based fire suppression System at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center per NFPA-25 annually and semiannually.
Site Visit:
A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (MRVAMC), located at 1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville FL 32608.
Check-In Location: MRVAMC – Engineering Department Room (basement level)
Please plan to arrive on time, as parking is limited both on the MRVAMC campus and in designated areas near the facility. The site visit will begin promptly at the scheduled time, and late arrivals may not be permitted to participate. Upon arrival, all attendees will check in with Contracting Officer (CO) Scott Brickey and sign the attendance sheet.
This site visit will allow potential offerors to survey the areas, gather relevant information, and ask any pertinent questions. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged.
Scope of Work:
1. Semiannual inspections for Fire Suppression System per NFPA-25 (Flows and Tampers).
2. The following buildings shall be tested: Main Building, Fisher House, Bed Tower, CLC, Building 11, and eleven (11) trailers per NFPA-25.
3. Annual Fire Pump Inspection (tested under flow) shall be performed per NFPA-25
4. Annual Fire Hydrant Inspections (10 hydrants on station) shall be performed per NFPA-25.
5. Annual Sprinkler System Main Drain Test in the Main Building performed per NFPA-25.
Qualifications and Certifications:
The Contractor shall provide written documentation with their offer confirming that their personnel are certified inspectors in accordance with applicable NFPA Standards. The Contractor and all individuals working on the project site shall be current with their OSHA Certified 10-hour safety course.
Safety Regulations:
1. All applicable safety regulations shall be observed during the work of this contract.
2. The VA Safety Officer shall have full authority to enforce all safety rules and regulations and ask for personnel credentials at any given time.
Scheduling and Hours of Work:
1. All work shall be scheduled with the Electrical and Shop Supervisors with coordination with the
Contracting Officer.
2. Standard duty hours are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with after-hours work permitted only when scheduled and pre-authorized by the VA POC.
3. Exceptions, all Federal Holidays will be observed. (See list below)
Delivery:
Estimated Base Period of Performance: 11/16/2026 through 11/15/2027
(National Holidays) The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.
REVISED: B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1.00 SV __________________ __________________
Fire Suppression (Sprinklers, Pumps, Hydrants - Inspection and Testing) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-16-2026 POP End: 11-15-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J012 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Control Equipment
Testing) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-16-2027 POP End: 11-15-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Testing) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-16-2028 POP End: 11-15-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Testing) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-16-2029 POP End: 11-15-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Control Equipment:
Testing) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-16-2030 POP End: 11-15-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
GRAND TOTAL __________________
REVISED: SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR
ATTACHMENTS
D.1 VHA ICARE STANDARDS
VHA ICARE Standards is available at https://www.va.gov/icare/
D.2 VHA SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAM
VHA Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program information is available at https://www.google.com/search?q=vha+directive+1192.01
D.3 WAGE DETERMINATION
The DOL Wage Determination for the specific locality applies to this solicitation and any contract awarded is available at the site below. Please note the listing below is not an all-inclusive wage determination of each area of performance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain and evaluate each wage determination locality.
www.sam.gov/content/wage-determinations
Gainesville Location (Alachua County) WD 2015-4537 (Rev 31) posted on www.sam.gov 08/22/2026 https://www.va.gov/icare/ https://www.google.com/search?q=vha+directive+1192.01 http://www.sam.gov/content/wage-determinations http://www.sam.gov/
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