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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 05-01-2026 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

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53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

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53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25226Q0330

X X X X one The purpose of the amendment is to respond to questions received resulting from this solicitation. Please see the responses to the questions, the revised Statement of Work, and the revised service schedule attached.

Lori Eastmead Contracting Officer

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Responses to Questions:

1. Please confirm CLIN X006 is to be used for both the full and partial trip test cost, as the current description states “Full Trip Test.” -Language for schedule (attached) has been changed to reflect proper testing requirements for dry system testing each year per NFPA 25 and inspected per NFPA 25 and 72 whichever is applicable.

1. In the "Technical Capability" section of the Instructions to Offerors, it states that employees providing fire alarm inspections should hold an HVAC/ISO 17024 damper certification. We believe this may be a clerical oversight, as fire alarm technicians typically hold NICET certifications, while damper technicians hold the HVAC/ISO certification specified. Will the Government please clarify the required certifications for each distinct discipline? - The vendor shall provide technicians certified by the International Certification Board and Accredited by the American National Standards Institute in HVAC fire safety or another nationally recognized certifying body to ISO/IEC 17024 in HVAC fire life safety to test all Fire and Smoke Dampers. - This is pretty self-explanatory as this is a fire damper inspection in ductwork, they are required to have this certification or provide a sub with this certification as stated in the SOW.

1. To ensure all bidders OFFERORS are quoting against the same baseline and to mitigate risk associated with a Firm-Fixed Price contract, will the Government provide the most recent inspection reports or a definitive device inventory? -There is a definitive listing of the devices per building in the SOW.

1. The SOW (Paragraph 1) notes that listed quantities may not reflect the entire system. In the event the successful offeror identifies significant additional device quantities during the first inspection, what is the Government’s preferred process for adjusting the contract value (e.g., REA or bilateral modification)? – Bilateral modification.

1. Can the VA confirm there are 33 wet and 8 dry pipe sprinkler systems? -There are 23 wet systems and 8 dry systems, we also have two antifreeze sections of piping on two buildings that need to be checked annually which have been added to SOW directly after scope of work.

1. There is currently no mention of Fire Pumps in the SOW. Can the Government confirm that Fire Pump inspections are not required under this contract? If they are required, please provide the manufacturer, model, and rating. - We do not have fire pumps in our facility.

1. Similarly, backflow preventers are not mentioned. Please confirm if backflow inspections are excluded from this scope. - We have a certified backflow testing staff member, so this is not applicable.

1. Can you please provide copies of the most current and up-to-date life safety plans for the purposes of developing an understanding of the damper locations and potential access challenges? – Drawings and guidance will be provided to the awarded contractor for damper inspections to be conducted every four years per our requirements with the next inspection in FY29.

1. Joint Commission standards require damper inspections every 6 years. With 102 dampers listed in the scope, in which contract year does the Government expect these inspections to occur? Furthermore, will the VA provide a separate CLIN for the year the work is performed? - Damper inspections will be performed every four years per our requirements with the last inspection performed in FY25 and the next in FY29 (see LIN 2008).

1. Are the dampers presently monitored by the fire alarm system? – A very small percentage of the dampers are monitored by the fire alarm system, approximately fifteen percent total.

1. In which contract year are the 5-year standpipe flow and hydrostatic tests due? 5 year standpipe flow tests were completed in FY21 next flows to be completed in FY26. Hydrostatic tests were performed in FY22, next tests to be completed in FY27.

2. Additionally, can the Government identify which buildings contain standpipes and how many risers are in each? - We have two standpipes and they are in building 98. No risers that need to be tested.

1. Which contract year is the load test and/or replacement due for the VRLA batteries? To ensure accurate pricing, we recommend a specific CLIN be added for the performance year. - We have replaced some in FY25, but they are replaced as they fail when the charge test is completed and therefore an exact performance year cannot be designated.

1. The instructions currently require all contracted employees performing sprinkler inspections to be NICET Level III. Typically, inspections are performed by a team where one technician holds a high-level certification (Responsible Charge) and supports technicians who work under their direct supervision. Requiring a Level III for every support technician significantly increases costs and creates resource constraints. Would the Government consider allowing one NICET Level III supervisor to oversee support technicians? - 1-NICET Level III supervisor will be acceptable

1. Regarding the HVAC/ISO 17024 certification for dampers, would the Government accept equivalent certifications from other nationally recognized organizations, such as NFPA, to ensure a broader pool of qualified bidders quoters?- The vendor shall provide technicians certified by the International Certification Board and Accredited by the American National Standards Institute in HVAC fire safety or another nationally recognized certifying body to ISO/IEC 17024 in HVAC fire life safety to test all Fire and Smoke Dampers. – This is what is acceptable.

1. To ensure the Government receives technically capable oversight and avoids "pass-through" subcontracting, will the VA confirm that the NICET and certification requirements apply to the Prime Contractor as well as any subcontractors? - Sub contractors are acceptable as long as they meet the certification requirements.

0. Will the VA provide the necessary infection control containment units (e.g., HEPA carts) if required during inspections, or is the contractor expected to provide their own? if required 1 HEPA containment cart will be provided by the Government but most if not all inspections can be performed using strategic scheduling of inspections.

1. Can the Government identify specific areas where ICRA protocols are most likely to be triggered? – We have a two tile policy which states that no more than two tiles per 100 square feet removed at one time, we also have a surgical area with recovery (building 58 5th floor) but most generally any work performed in this area can be worked in with scheduling.

1. Does the VA require the use of a specific reporting platform (e.g., Building Reports) for documenting these inspections, or is the contractor permitted to use their own reporting format? -As long as all deficiencies are identified, all devices are tested and identified properly, and all NFPA references are identified with current version of applicable NFPA codes.

1. Will the VA ensure that the facility’s elevator maintenance provider is present during testing that requires elevator recall or coordination? - If necessary, per NFPA 25, and 72, the Government will provide support for fire safety elevator inspections.

1. Which months have annual inspections previously been completed for each building? - May

1. The SOW requires the contractor to report deficiencies, but there is no "Not to Exceed" (NTE) CLIN for repairs. Are minor repairs (e.g., battery replacements) expected to be inclusive of the maintenance CLINs, or will the Government handle repairs via separate procurement actions? - Batteries, installation labor, antifreeze and installation labor, gauges and installation labor are inclusive. There will not be a NTE Line Item Number (LIN).

Statement of Work -REVISED

Scope of work:

1. The vendor shall provide trained technicians to test all facets of the Simplex 4100u Central fire alarm system and ancillary peripheral connected devices and provide test results and documentation for the following buildings (14, 19, 22, 25, 35, 39, 49, 58, 60, 64, 68, 69, 72, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 125, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 136, 140, 211, 212, 214 and 216) located on the campus of the VA Illiana Healthcare System at 1900 East Main Street, Danville, Il 61832. Vendor to provide trained technicians to perform inspections and diagnostic tests for all peripheral devices connected to comprise the facility fire alarm system. (Below listed quantities may not be reflective of all devices currently on the system). In addition to the testing requirements in NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 (Current edition) a semi-annual visual test shall also be performed on all devices as required in Table 14.3.1 and documented.

2. The vendor shall provide technicians certified by the International Certification Board and Accredited by the American National Standards Institute in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) fire safety or another nationally recognized certifying body to ISO/IEC 17024 in HVAC fire life safety to test all Fire and Smoke Dampers. All testing to be conducted to standards required by the latest edition of National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 25, NFPA 72 and NFPA 101. Documentation is to be provided for each device tested to include location, system address or zone location with test results and applicable voltage readings. A summary is to be provided of any deficiencies found.

3. Vendor to provide trained technicians to conduct inspections of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems inspections in accordance with specifications in the latest edition of NFPA (25). Annual Wet Pipe Sprinkler tests and inspections to include inspecting gauges, systems valves, components, and signs; operating control valves; testing tamper and flow switches, and local alarms and signals; opening main drain to record static and residual pressure; inspecting the fire department connection and doing a building walk through to visually inspect sprinklers, piping, fitting and hangers from the floor level.

a. Where semi-annual is required, wet pipe sprinkler tests and inspections include inspecting gauges, water flow alarms, valve supervisory alarms, hydraulic nameplate, and control valves for position. Test mechanical alarms and low-pressure alarms if present. One main drain test conducted downstream of main backflows or pressure reducing valves and test flow alarms and pressure switches.

b. Where quarterly service is required wet pipe sprinkler testing and inspections includes inspecting gauges, water flow alarms, valve supervisory alarms, hydraulic name plate and control valves for position. Test mechanical alarms and low-pressure alarms if present. One main drain test conducted downstream of main backflows or pressure reducing valves. Each control valve is operated in its full range and lubricated annually. Drain test to be conducted after opening. All accessible components and devices to be logged with test results. Any discrepancies found shall be noted and a summary provided.

4. Vendor to provide trained technicians to conduct inspections of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems in accordance with standards specified in the latest edition of NFPA (25). Annual dry pipe sprinkler test and inspections to include inspecting gauges, system valves, components, and signs; operating control valves; testing tamper and pressure switches, and local alarms and signals; opening main drain to record static and residual pressures; partial trip test; draining of low point drains, inspecting fire department connections; and doing a building walkthrough to visually inspect sprinklers, piping, fittings, and hangers from floor level.

a. Where semi-annual is required, dry pipe sprinkler tests and inspections include inspecting gauges, water flow alarms, valve supervisory alarms, hydraulic nameplate, and control valves for position. Test mechanical alarms and low-pressure alarms if present. One main drain test conducted downstream of main backflows or pressure reducing valves and test flow alarms and pressure switches.

b. Where quarterly service is required, dry pipe sprinkler testing and inspections include inspecting gauges, water flow alarms, valve supervisory alarms, hydraulic nameplate and control valves for position. Test mechanical alarms and low-pressure alarms if present. One main drain test conducted downstream of main backflows or pressure reducing valves. Each control valve is operated in its full range and lubricated annually. Drain test to be conducted after opening.

c. There are two antifreeze related systems in the VA Illiana facility-Per NFPA 25 5.3.3- Annually, before the onset of freezing weather, the antifreeze solution shall be tested using approved procedures listed from NFPA 5.3.3-5.3.3.4.3, all expenses related to a required antifreeze changeout due to failure shall be at the expense of the testing contractor up to and including 50 gallons of antifreeze plus actual changeout.

d. Elevator Information:

e. Per NFPA 25 13.4.5.2.2.2 a full trip test of dry systems is required every three years, and an air leakage test of dry systems every three years per NFPA 13.4.5.2.9. for the following buildings. Years for testing shall be Base Year FY26, and Option Year 3 FY29.

1.) Building 14 2.) Building 22/69 3.) Building 49 4.) Building 60 5.) Building 128 6.) Building 129 7.) Building 130 8.) Building 131

f. Year Internal Inspections no longer required as of January 2020 (documentation attachment 1)

g. Gauges shall be tested as a part of the five-year test and recalibrated or replaced if not accurate to within 3 percent, vendor shall purchase and install all replacement gauges, legibly marking the installation date on the face of all gauges. Pressure gauge replacement performed March 2025 with next replacement due Option Year 4, FY30.

h. Vendor to provide trained technicians to conduct the required five (5) year standpipe flow and hydrostatic tests per the latest edition of NFPA 25 (6.3.1) Flow test and (6.3.2) Hydrostatic test.

i. Vendor to perform semi-annual VRLA Battery/Charger Inspections and provide documented results in inspection documentation.

VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Danville, VISN 12

FIRE ALARM VRLA BATTERY/CHARGER INSPECTION

General:

NFPA 72 Table 14.4.3.2 (9) requires a semiannual test of the VRLA battery/chargers. The testing shall include the temperature, charger, cell/unit voltage and ohms. It also requires a replacement/load test every 3 years. Replacement batteries and labor for replacement are at the expense of the contractor to include all 29 locations.

Acceptable test parameters:

1. Temperature test: Check the negative terminal of each battery cell/unit with an infrared thermometer. Replace the battery if the temperature is 18 degrees F above ambient.

2. Charger test: While the battery is fully charged and connected to the charger, measure voltage across the battery terminals. Verify that voltage is within the manufacturer's specifications. If outside of the specified limits, either adjust or replace the charger.

3. Cell/unit test: With the battery fully charged and connected to the charger, measure voltage of each cell/unit with a voltmeter. Replace battery if reading less than 13.6V

4. Ohmic test: With the battery charged and connected to the charger, measure the ohmic value on each cell/unit. Record the test date and ohmic value on each cell/unit. Replace battery when the ohmic measurement of any cell/unit deviates from the established baseline by 30% or more for conductance and 40% or more for resistance or impedance. When using the battery or test equipment manufacturer's baseline ohmic values, replace the battery when any cell/unit has an internal ohmic value outside of the acceptable range.

5. Replacement/load test: (This is only required every three years) Replace the battery or conduct a load test of the battery capacity. Based on manufacturer's specifications for a discharge rate of 3 hours or more by applying the current indicated for the selected hourly discharge rate continuously, until the terminal voltage decreases to the end voltage specified by the manufacturer. Record the test duration and calculate the battery capacity including adjustment for ambient temperature. Replace the battery if capacity is less than or equal to 80% or at the next scheduled test interval if battery capacity is less than 85%.

Inspections of batteries to include the following on a semi-annual basis:

Fire Alarm Node Designations

Node#

Building

Inside building

Main Nodes

Node 1

Bldg.64/72

Men’s locker room

Node 2

Bldg. 98

Front entrance of 98

Node 3

Bldg.102

Cop Shop behind dispatch desk

Node 7

Catholic side

Node 8

Bldg. 22

South entrance

Node 9

Bldg.64

NW Entrance

Node 10

Node 12

Bldg.14

Center Basement

Node 13

Bldg.125

Elec. Closet

Node 15

Bldg. 58

Basement RM-6

Node 17

Bldg.101

Big service room

Node 18

Bldg. 102

Big service room

Node 19

Bldg. 103

Big service room

Node20

Bldg.104

Big service room

Node 21

Garage

Node23,

Basement Rm 4

Node 24

Basement

Node 25

Inside Rm-119

Node 26

Inside Rm-119

Node 27

Service room

Node 28

Basement RM-6

Node29

1st floor

Node 30

Build.100

Back office

Node 31

Build. 60 front door

Node 32

Basement

Node 33

Garage

Node 34

1st floor

Node 35

Front door

NO Node

Inside

5. COMPLIANCE REPORTING

The following buildings (39, 58, 101, 103, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 and 140) require Joint Commission Reporting for the Environment of Care (02.03.05) but reporting for ALL buildings is to be provided in the same format.

6. CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

1. The vendor shall provide technicians certified by the International Certification Board and Accredited by the American National Standards Institute in HVAC fire safety or another nationally recognized certifying body to ISO/IEC 17024 in HVAC fire life safety to test all Fire and Smoke Dampers. All lead contracted employees on site shall have a National Institute for Certification in Engineering (NICET) III License.

2. The inspector will require a NICET III license on the sprinkler side of the inspections; support technicians can assist while providing inspections of the sprinkler system.

3. For alarm inspections, contracted employees shall be certified by the International Certification Board and Accredited by the Americal National Standards Institute in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) fire safety or another nationally recognized certifying body to the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17024 in HVAC fire life safety to test all fire and smoke dampers.

4. All testing to be conducted to standards required by the latest edition of NFPA 25, NFPA 72 and NFPA 101.a.

7. SITE ACCESS

1. All personnel working on this project will be required to be in possession of a valid VA flash pass or will need to sign in at Police Service daily to obtain a visitor badge prior to working on this project. Badge application forms (0711) are available from the COR.

2. All personnel working on VA property are required to complete privacy training and comply with VA Handbook (6500.6) Appendix C, Sections (1), (6), (7), (9a), (3) and 9b.

3. All personnel on VA projects are required at a minimum to be in possession of a Ten (10) hour OSHA card.

4. Infection control permits where required will be issued by the Infection Control staff (Kurt Davis) (217) 554-4804 prior to the commencement of work.

5. COR/POC will assist with coordination and escorts as required.

8. Period of Service The base period of services under this solicitation shall be inclusive of a 12-month base period following by an additional four (4) option years (12 months) to be exercised at the discretion of the government.

9. DELIVERY OF SERVICES

All inspections are to be scheduled and conducted to meet the inspection and testing requirements specified in the latest edition of NFPA (25, 72 and 101) and Joint Commissions reporting requirements of Environment of Care (02.03.05.) documentation of the test results is to be provided within 10 days. Vendor shall coordinate with VA Engineering Supervisor/COR (217) 554-5994 or the alternate, VA Engineering Supervisor (217) 554-5992 to schedule work prior to arriving at the site. Work will be scheduled in such a manner as not to disrupt patient care.

10. Equipment to be tested, serviced and/or both by building number:

Building Breakout is as follows:

Wet and Dry System Patient Care Buildings:

Wet and Dry System Non-Patient Care Buildings:

9.) Bld. 102 – (6) Control, (7) Tamper Switch, (6) Flow Switch, (1) Main Drain, (1) FDC, (7) Gauge, (5) Inspector Test Valve, (1) Post Indicator Valve 10.) Bld. 104 – (4) Control, (4) Tamper Switch, (3) Flow Switch, (1) Main Drain, (1) FDC, (2) Gauge, (2) Inspector Test Valve, (1) Post Indicator Valve

15.) Bld. 216 – (3) Control, (4) Tamper Switch, (1) Flow Switch, (1) Main Drain, (1) FDC, (1) Gauge, (1) Inspector Test Valve, (1) Post Indicator Valve

Patient Care Communications Side:

1.) Bld. 39- (1) Panel, (8) Pull Stations (28) Smoke Detectors (8) Horn/Strobe 2.) Bld. 58- 29 AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (14) Door Holder (9) Duct Detector, (15) Heat Detector, (2) Panel, (2) Remote Power Supply, (28) Pull Station, (137) Smoke Detector, (30) Horn/ Strobe, (37) Fire Damper, (10) Smoke Damper 3.) Bld. 101, Boiler Plant 211 devices included- (6) AHU Fan Shutdown, (2) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (18) Door Holder, (1) Duct Detector, (3) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (40) Pull Station, (121) Smoke Detector, (38) Horn/ Strobe, (2) Fire Damper, (12) Smoke Damper, (1) FSD (combo fire/smoke) 4.) Bld. 103- (6) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (23) Door Holder, (6) Duct Detector, (1) Panel, (30) Pull Station, (125) Smoke Detector, (30) Horn/ Strobe, (23) Smoke Damper 5.) Bld. 128- (1) AHU Remote Key Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (2) Door Holder, (1) Duct Detector, (4) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (5) Pull Station, (3) Smoke Detector, (6) Horn/ Strobe, (2) Strobe, (89) Fire Damper, (14) FSD (combo fire/smoke) 6.) Bld. 129- (1) AHU Remote Key Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (2) Door Holder, (1) Duct Detector, (4) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (5) Pull Station, (3) Smoke Detector, (5) Horn/ Strobe, (2) Strobe, (94) Fire Damper, (14) FSD (combo fire/smoke) 7.) Bld. 130- (2) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder (2) Duct Detector, (4) Heat Detector, 1 Panel, (8) Pull Station, (30) Smoke Detector, (9) Horn/ Strobe, (12) Strobe, (1) Fire Damper 8.) Bld. 131- (2) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder, (2) Duct Detector, (4) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (8) Pull Station, (30) Smoke Detector, (7) Horn/ Strobe, (13) Strobe, (1) Fire Damper 9.) Bld.132- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder (1) Duct Detector, (1) Panel, (6) Pull Station, (12) Smoke Detector, (18) Horn/ Strobe, (3) Strobe 10.) Bld. 133- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder, (1) Duct Detector, (1) Panel, (5) Pull Station, (12) Smoke Detector, (18) Horn/ Strobe, (5) Strobe 11.) Bld. 140- (4) AHU Fan Shutdown (29), (1) Annunciator, (4) Door Holder, (4) Duct Detector, (2) Panel, (28) Pull Station, (26) Horn/ Strobe, (1) Fire Damper, (4) Smoke Damper

Non-Patient Care Communications Side:

1.) Bld. 14- (2) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder, (2) Duct Detector, (2) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (12) Pull Station, (10) Smoke Detector, (11) Horn/ Strobe 2.) Bld. 19- (1) Annunciator, (1) Duct Detector, (1) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (7) Pull Station, (51) Smoke Detector, (9) Horn/ Strobe, (13) Strobe 3.) Bld. 22/69- (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (4) Door Holder, (2) Duct Detector, (2) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (11) Pull Station, (15) Smoke Detector, (10) Horn/ Strobe 4.) Bld. 25 Greenhouse- (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (1) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (4) Pull Station, (2) Smoke Detector, (4) Horn/ Strobe 5.) Bld. 35- (1) Panel, (4) Pull Station, (13) Smoke Detector, (4) Horn/ Strobe 6.) Bld. 49- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (2) Duct Detector, (1) Panel, (6) Pull Station, (30) Smoke Detector, (3) Horn/ Strobe 7.) Bld. 60- (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (1) Panel, (5) Pull Station, (18) Smoke Detector, (2) Horn/ Strobe 8.) Bld. 64/72- (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (2) Duct Detector, (1) Heat Detector, (2) Panel, (7) Pull Station, (2) Smoke Detector, (9) Horn/ Strobe, (13) Strobe, (1) Fire Damper, Smoke Damper 9.) Bld. 68/136- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (1) Duct Detector, (10) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (3) Pull Station, (4) Smoke Detector, (5) Horn/ Strobe, (4) Strobe 10.) Bld. 98- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (3) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (20) Door Holder, (2) Duct Detector, (16) Heat Detector, (5) Panel, (32) Pull Station, (192) Smoke Detector, (2) Horn/ Strobe, (34) Chime/Strobe, (8) Smoke Damper, (6) Fire Damper 11.) Bld. 102- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (2) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (19) Door Holder, (4) Duct Detector, (2) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (24) Pull Station, (118) Smoke Detector, (36) Horn/ Strobe, (7) Strobe, (6) Fire Damper, (1) MBZAM 12.) Bld. 104- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (2) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (6) Door Holder, (4) Duct Detector, (6) Heat Detector, (2) Panel, (18) Pull Station, (9) Smoke Detector, (27) Horn/ Strobe, (1) MBZAM 13.) Bld. 125- (1) AHU Fan Shutdown, (1) Annunciator, (1) DACT Point (Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter), (2) Door Holder, (2) Duct Detector, (1) Heat Detector, (1) Panel, (9) Pull Station, (5) Smoke Detector, (8) Horn/ Strobe, (3) Fire Damper

(Attachment 1) Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) Risk Analysis for Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Investigation January 2020 This risk analysis is to establish the frequency for performing an assessment of the internal condition of piping of water-based fire protection systems for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard NFPA 25 (2020 edition), section 14.2.1.2, shown below.

14.2 Assessment of Internal Condition of Piping.

14.2.1 * An assessment of the internal condition of piping shall be conducted on a frequency determined by 14.2. I .1 or

14.2. I .2 for the purpose of inspecting for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material.

14.2.1.1 An assessment of the internal condition of piping shall be conducted at a minimum of every 5 years or in accordance with 14.2.1.2 for the purpose of inspecting for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material.

14.2.1.2* Where an assessment frequency has been established by an approved risk analysis, the assessment shall be performed at a frequency determined by the approved risk analysis.

Risk of Concern The risk of concern is a condition that would prevent the successful operation of a water-based fire protection system (e.g., a fire sprinkler system). For the purposes of this analysis, that condition would be that the piping is obstructed such that not enough water would be delivered by the sprinkler system when called upon for a fire.

Risk Analysis Statistics:

· NFPA statistics l for SPRINKLER OPERATION, EFFECTIVENESS AND PROBLEMS are shown below:

· Sprinklers operated in 92% of the fires in which sprinklers were present and the fire was considered large enough to activate them.

Only one sprinkler activated in four out of five fires in which sprinklers of any type (79%) or wet pipe sprinklers (80%) operated.

· In 97% of the fires in which one sprinkler operated, it was effective.

In three of every five (59%) incidents in which sprinklers failed to operate, the system had been shut off.

· In half (51%) of the fires in which sprinklers were ineffective, the water did not reach the fire. The above NFPA statistics cover all sprinkler hazard types, and the percentages would likely be more favorable for VHA facilities since most VHA facilities are light hazard sprinkler designs. The risk to a property protected by a light hazard sprinkler system is less than the risk to a property protected by an ordinary hazard sprinkler system or an extra hazard sprinkler system because light hazard sprinkler systems require less water for successful operation upon demand than ordinary hazard or extra hazard sprinkler systems. The NFPA data also shows that when a sprinkler system did not operate, or was not effective after operation, it is not likely that the problem was due to piping that was internally obstructed.

· Since its inception in 2007, the VHA Fire Incident Data system 2 has recorded over fifty fires that activated automatic suppression systems. Of these fires, there were only three fires where more than one sprinkler operated. This included two fires where three sprinklers operated and one fire where two sprinklers operated. VHA data is consistent with the NFPA data.

Hydraulics/System Design:

· Most sprinkler systems are hydraulically designed in accordance with NFPA 13, which requires the piping to be sized large enough to have five or more sprinklers operate to control a fire. The pipe sizes required to meet the NFPA 13 design requirements to provide for a typical hydraulically designed system are much larger VHA Risk Assessment for Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Investigation January 2020 than what would be necessary for a sprinkler system where less than five sprinklers would operate, which is typical in 97% of the fires as identified in the NFPA statistics. Thus, even where sprinkler piping might be partially obstructed by foreign debris or corrosion, the likelihood that there is enough water and pressure available for a light hazard sprinkler system is very good so long as the piping is not totally blocked. VHA sprinkler systems are typically designed to be electrically supervised 3 and report alarms to a remote supervision station or fire department. This ensures that sprinkler control valves that are partially closed will be reported to the fire alarm system, which will notify staff to provide prompt attention. In addition, if water flows from a single sprinkler, a water flow alarm connected to the fire alarm system will automatically call for the fire department to respond to the site. This will provide a quick response with backup manual firefighting resources to assist with suppression activities for any sprinkler system activation including a sprinkler system that might have partially obstructed piping.

Inspection Process:

· The requirements of NFPA 25, 14.3.2.2 mandate an internal examination be performed at not less than four points, which include the system valve, riser, cross main, and branch line. Conducting an examination at these four points will provide a view of the internal condition at those points, but will not provide an understanding of the internal condition of the entire system.

· Through the nonrecurring maintenance (NRM) program, VHA facilities are routinely renovated in order to update the facilities to maintain a high level of quality healthcare. As a result, the internal condition of sprinkler system piping is routinely observed during renovation activities by VHA facility personnel, as well as sprinkler contractors, allowing piping problems to be identified.

Other Tests/lnspections:

· VHA healthcare sprinkler systems are typically segregated into many zones. Each zone is provided with a control valve and water flow switch. The semi-annual water flow alarm testing that is required by NFPA 72 demonstrates that water sufficient for at least one sprinkler reaches each zone and verifies that piping is not fully obstructed prior to the flow switch in each of the zones in the building. This routine testing of each water flow alarm switch provides a better indication that the sprinkler piping is not fully obstructed than what is required by the inspection requirements in Chapter 14.

· Routine annual and quarterly main drain testing that is required by NFPA 25 would identify fully blocked piping leading into buildings protected by sprinkler systems.

Other considerations:

· Routinely draining and refilling piping systems are known to be detrimental to black iron piping by introducing new oxygen into the system. The actual internal inspection could be more detrimental than helpful for VHA systems.

· The safety provided by the sprinkler systems remaining in service for the occupants and property protected by the systems would be reduced by removing the sprinkler systems from service to perform a routine assessment of the internal piping condition.

· VHA is required to address piping problems where there is cause to do so. NFPA 25, 14.3.1 identifies numerous triggers that require a facility to perform an obstruction investigation as follows:

(1) Defective intake for fire pumps taking suction from open bodies of water

(2) The discharge of obstructive material during routine water tests

(3) Foreign materials in fire pumps, in dry pipe valves, or in check valves

(4) Foreign material in water during drain tests or plugging of inspector's test connection(s)

(5) Unknown materials are heard in the system piping during draining, refilling, or otherwise flowing water through the system

(6) Plugged sprinklers VHA Risk Assessment for Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Investigation January 2020

(7) The presence of sufficient foreign organic or inorganic material is found in the pipe

(8) Failure to flush yard piping or surrounding public mains following new installations or repairs

(9) A record of broken public mains in the vicinity

(10) Abnormally frequent false tripping of a dry pipe valve(s)

(11) A system that is returned to service after an extended shutdown (greater than 1 year)

(12) There is reason to believe that the sprinkler system contains sodium silicate or highly corrosive fluxes in copper systems

(13) A system has been supplied with raw water via the fire department connection

(14) Pinhole leaks

(15) A 50 percent increase in the time it takes water to travel to the inspector's test connection from the time the valve trips during a full flow trip test of a dry pipe sprinkler system when compared to the original system acceptance test Conclusion In accordance with NFPA 25, 14.2.1.2 and based on the analysis above, VHA will perform obstruction investigations where required by NFPA 25, 14.3.1, but will not routinely perform internal piping obstruction investigations in the absence of one of the triggers identified in NFPA 25, 14.3.1 noted above.

Peter A. Larrimer Larrimer 162861 162861 )Date: 2020.01.23 Peter A. Larrimer, PE VHA Fire Protection Operations Manager Approved:

for Operations and Management Veterans Health Administration

1 U.S. Experience with Sprinklers, Marty Ahrens, National Fire Protection Association, July 2017 2 VA Fire Incident Data is available through an internal VA intranet web site at http:llvaww.ceosh.med.va.gov/01FS/Pages/FirelncidentReporting.shtml 3 The Life Safety Code generally requires new sprinkler systems to be electrically supervised. In addition, it is VA practice to provide electrical supervision for sprinkler systems even when electrical supervision is not required.

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and inspections per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition) Annual Test of fire alarm duct, heat, smoke detectors to include all audio, visual, door releases, AHU shutdown, pull stations per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H312 - Inspection - Fire Control Equipment

Semi-Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and inspections per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable(Current Edition) Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition) Three year load test of the battery capacities at all node locations per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Annual dry pipe sprinkler test and inspections per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Semi-annual dry pipe sprinkler tests and inspections.

Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 25 & 72(Current Edition)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Quarterly dry pipe sprinkler testing and inspection.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Annual Dry systems full trip test

Annual visual inspection of all smoke detectors for operation per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Quarterly wet pipe sprinkler testing and inspections, Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2026 POP End: 05-14-2027

Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and

Annual Test of fire alarm duct, heat, smoke detectors to include all audio, visual, door releases, AHU shutdown, pull stations per NFPA 72(Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Semi-Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and inspections

Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: Temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 72(Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Annual dry pipe sprinkler test and inspections

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Semi-annual dry pipe sprinkler tests and inspections.

Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Quarterly dry pipe sprinkler testing and inspection.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Annual Dry systems trip test in accordance with NFPA 25 13.4.3.2.3 per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable(Current Edition) Annual visual inspection of all smoke detectors for operation per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Quarterly wet pipe sprinkler testing and inspections, Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2027 POP End: 05-14-2028

Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and

Annual Test of fire alarm duct, heat, smoke detectors to include all audio, visual, door releases, AHU shutdown, pull stations per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Semi-Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and inspections

Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: Temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Annual dry pipe sprinkler test and inspections per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Semi-annual dry pipe sprinkler tests and inspections.

Semi-Annual VRLA Battery & charger: temperature test, charger test, cell/unit voltage test, & Ohmic test per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Quarterly dry pipe sprinkler testing and inspection.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Annual Dry systems trip test in accordance with NFPA 25 13.4.3.2.3

Annual visual inspection of all smoke detectors for operation per NFPA 25 & 72 whichever is applicable (Current Edition)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Quarterly wet pipe sprinkler testing and inspections, Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029

Four year smoke/fire damper inspection of all smoke Fire, and combo dampers (327).

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2028 POP End: 05-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H312 - Inspection - Fire Control Equipment

Annual wet pipe sprinkler tests and

Annual Test of fire alarm duct, heat, smoke detectors to include all audio, visual,…