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- 36C25625Q1231
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This document is an Amendment 2 to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Fire Suppression Service, Testing, Maintenance, and Certification at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation (36C25625Q1231) is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside with NAICS code 238220 and a size standard of $19MM, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fire protection services. The contract includes a base year of 12 months with four optional 12-month performance periods, covering activities such as fire pump tests, standpipe flow tests, hydrant flow tests, fire sprinkler inspections, and system gauge replacements.
Key details include a response deadline of 08-20-2025 at 16:30 Central Time, a site visit scheduled for August 6th, 2025, and specific requirements for various fire protection system tests and maintenance. The solicitation covers multiple buildings, with new construction expected in September 2025 for an Energy Plant and an OI&T building. The contract will involve testing and certification of existing fire suppression systems, with most 5-year certifications last performed in 2020, and some specific components like dry standpipe and gauges to be tested in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office in Houston, Texas, with the point of contact being Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Att 4.pdf | ||
| Att 3.pdf | ||
| SF-30 Amendment 2.pdf | ||
| Att 1 - Antifreeze.pdf | ||
| Att 2 Water Storage Reservoir.pdf | ||
| SF-30 Amendment.pdf | ||
| 36C25625Q1231 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25625Q1231_1.docx | DOCX document |
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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
| SUBJECT* |
| Fire Suppression Service, Testing, Maintenance, Certification Amendment 2 |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 77056-5643 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25625Q1231 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-20-2025 16:30 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SDVOSBC |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 4210 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 238220 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750
Houston TX 77056-5643
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson eugene.jackson2@va.gov
(832) 352-2915
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
Overton Brooks VAMC
510 E. Stoner Ave.
Shreveport LA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 71101 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
RFQ 36C25625Q1231 Question and Answer Reponses
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. To reply to all questions that were submitted by the deadline of 08/15/2025 at 3pm CST.
2. Extend the close date of the solicitation to 08-20-2025 at 16:30.
Vendor 1
1. Can you please provide copies of the most recent annual inspection reports for these systems?
Answer: Yes, they can be supplied. Canteen/NFS semi-annual fire suppression testing was performed 3/19/2025.
1. Which contract years will the future buildings be completed construction and devices added to this scope of work?
1. Can you please share the fire sprinkler drawings for these buildings so we can get an idea of the added devices?
1. Will inspections of the new above ground and underground water tanks be required under this contract? If so, please provide the drawings for these tanks.
Answer: New Energy Plant- September 2025. New OI&T unknown, still in design stage.
A. New building as-builts have not been provided, still under construction and have not been delivered as yet under contract.
B. Above Ground water tank is not designated as fire protection. Both current underground tanks will become fire suppression dedicated. Yes, that is the 1946 as built.
1. When are each of the 5-year certification and testing required? Or when were they last performed? If unknown, will it be acceptable to include pricing in the base year and then move the funding to other years if it becomes known when these inspections will be required?
Answer:
5 Year Certification and Testing: last performed in 2020, except for dry standpipe (2024) and gauges (2025)
1. Internal Standpipe flow test (Bldg. 1)-base year
1. Diesel Fire Pump Flow test-base year
1. Fire Hydrant flow GPM test-base year
1. Fire Department Connection (FDC) Hydrostatic test-base year
1. Fire Sprinkler Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Inspection-base year
1. Replace all fire system gauges, to include negative gauge located on Fire Pump intake impeller-OY-5
1. Dry Standpipe in Garage- OY-4
1. The scope of work references quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections, however it also references the Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 – EP6 – Weekly or Monthly Fire Pump Tests depending on power supply. Can you please confirm if we should include pricing for EP6?
Answer: No, we conduct weekly fire pump runs of the diesel fire pump.
1. Can you provide the fire pump manufacturer and model number?
4. Also, can you confirm the rated flow (gpm)? The solicitation mentions 2,500 gpm in some areas and 1,250 gpm in another area. Please confirm.
Answer:
PUMP MFG: FAIRBANKS MORSE RATED GPM 1250 RATED PSI 164
MODEL: 6"1825F 150% GPM 1875 150% PSI 156
SERIAL: 04-1152055 SHUTOFF 0 S.O. PSI 175
RATED RPM 1750 PUMP FLANGE SIZE 8 X 6 IMP.DIA. 19.500
1. What is the approximate size in gallons of the antifreeze system? Provide photo of placard if possible.
Answer: See Attachment 1
1. Can you please provide information on the existing water storage tank? Size (gallons) and construction type.
Answer: See Attachment 2
1. Are there any known inspection and testing activities that will be required to be performed outside of normal working hours? Any specific buildings or floors/rooms in specific buildings?
Answer: No fire alarms/testing after 9PM
1. Can you please confirm if Volumes 1 and 2 of the proposal (based on proposal breakdown instructions) can be two separate documents?
Answer: They can be two separate documents, but be sure to include both in your final quote/response.
See attached document: SF-30 Amendment 2.
See attached document: Att 1 - Antifreeze.
See attached document: Att 2 Water Storage Reservoir.
See attached document: Att 3.
See attached document: Att 4.
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