Fire Alarm Questions and Answers part 2.docx
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- H312--502-Fire Alarm / sprinkler Service Contract (VA-24-00082860) 502-24-3-5048-0215/36C256-24-AP-3612
- Solicitation number
- 36C25624Q1010
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This document contains questions and answers related to a fire alarm and sprinkler service contract solicitation. The key details are:
The solicitation is for a Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Service Contract (Solicitation Number: 36C25624Q1010) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16. The contract will provide 154 hours per year for service and preventative fire sprinkler maintenance, but installation projects are treated separately. The contractor will be responsible for annual testing and inspection of the complete fire alarm system, but not the sprinkler system, which is tested in-house. The fire alarm technician must be able to respond to emergencies within 1 hour.
To be considered, the contractor must provide documentation demonstrating certification as a "Fire Works" Edwards Systems Technology repair company, authorization as an EST 3 dealer, NICET Level I certification for fire alarm installation, NICET Level 3 certification for the fire alarm supervisor, experience with EST-3 networks, ability to meet the 1-hour emergency response time, and a current UL Laboratories ISO 9001 certificate. For the sprinkler system, the contractor must have certification with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal, NICET Level 3 certification for inspection and testing, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25624Q1010 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY 2024 Annual Fire Alarm Bldg 45.pdf | ||
| FY 2024 Annual Fire Alarm Bldg 7.pdf | ||
| 36C25624Q1010 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY 2024 Outer buildings Annual Fire Alarm Test_Redacted.pdf | ||
| FY 2024 Annual Fire Alarm Bldg 9.pdf | ||
| 11101 VA Fire Det Drawings.pdf | ||
| 36C25624Q1010_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination 2015-5175.pdf |
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Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing Questions and Answers:
In the SOW, section 1.3, "VA will receive 154 hours per year for service and preventative fire sprinkler maintenance and installation."
Please clarify. "Installation" projects are treated differently and do not typically fall under "preventative maintenance". These "installation" projects are typically designed by a VA FPE (fire protection engineer) and generally fall under a construction RFP/RFQ. “ Installation” is only if a head needs to be relocated, raised or lowered. This is not for projects.
In section 1.4, the VA is entitled to 4–8-hour days of afterhours service per quarter.
Does this include emergency call outs for the sprinkler fitter/technician or fire alarm technician only? Fire Alarm only
In section 1.6, ...annual testing and inspection of the complete fire alarm system in October.
There is no mention of any sprinkler quarterly, semi-annual or annual testing and inspection. Will the contractor be responsible for testing and inspecting the sprinkler system, according to the NFPA, during the term of this contract? Sprinkler is tested in house and is not part of this contract
In section 1.7, Fire Alarm Technician must be able to respond to fire alarm emergency call outs within 1 hour from the time of call.
Within that 1-hour response time, does a phone call to the property/fire department/engineer on duty, constitute and fall within the required "1 hour response for the fire alarm technician and sprinkler fitter/technician"? Call does not count and it is only for fire alarm and not sprinkler
In Supplies, section 2.2, "...parts needed for repairs or fire pump maintenance."
How many fire pumps does the current facility have? Only one (diesel pump)
In Qualifications and Rules for Fire Alarm, section M, "be responsible for any ceiling tiles that may become damaged during construction."
Is the contractor "responsible" for supplying the ceiling tiles or are tiles available through the VA maintenance department for replacement if they become damaged Contractor is responsible for any tiles that they damage.
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