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H342--*SPECIAL*| SBAR APPROVED | FIRE DAMPER INSPECTION
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) for fire damper inspections at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. The solicitation (36C26226Q0091) seeks a contractor to conduct comprehensive fire damper inspections, with 160 mechanical fire dampers identified and potential repairs anticipated after December 31, 2025. Key requirements include possessing specific certifications such as Asbestos Supervisor Certification, Operation & Maintenance Asbestos Training, and current respirator fit test.

The solicitation is structured as a request for quotations (RFQ) under NAICS code 541350 with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. Critical details include no site visit planned, potential integration with fire alarm and HVAC control systems, and mandatory infection control procedures involving risk assessments. Quotation submissions are due by November 21, 2023, at 12:00 PM PST, with all questions to be submitted to Charity.Cazee@va.gov no later than November 17, 2025. The prevailing wage rate is available at the provided SAM.gov link, and the contractor will need to provide their own ladders and scaffolding for the inspection.

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Fire Damper Inspection Questions & Answers

Who is the incumbent? This is not a follow-on requirement.

Repairs may be completed after Dec.31, 2025? Yes What types of dampers are installed (static, dynamic, combination, ceiling radiation, etc.) and how many of each? Variation between dynamic and combination type

Are there any replacement parts available at the Jennifer Moreno VAMC that may be used to repair existing dampers, if needed? No

Is the building’s fire alarm or HVAC control system integrated with damper operation (requiring coordination)? Yes; on certain ones

May emergency repairs be required outside the hours mentioned in the Work Statement? Yes

Will there be site visit? No, site visit has been scheduled or deemed necessary at this point.

Please provide quantities of Mechanical (Fire) dampers and manufacturer name/models. 160 mechanical fire dampers. No product data, but we can provide previous inspection reports

Please provide quantities of Electric or Pneumatic (Fire/ Smoke, Smoke) dampers and manufacturer name/models. 0 PSD, 0 FSD, and 0 ESD

There is only one CLIN for repairs. But it is unknown how many dampers may need repairs. And unknown what type of repairs may be needed. What type of repairs are to be included in this CLIN for example minor repairs, and or major repairs? Depends on the findings

Are both parts and labor fees to be included in CLIN 0002 for repairs? Yes

In the solicitation on page 34: Specialized Certifications - Offeror shall possess the following certifications: Current Asbestos Supervisor Certification - issued by State of California and Current Operation & Maintenance Asbestos Training- for workers and Current Respirator fit test. This requirement may not be met by Offeror’s proposed subcontractor(s) possessing these certifications. Therefore, will the prime contractor be required to also possess these certifications? Certification is required for whoever will go into the interstitial spaces or come into contact with potential asbestos containing materials

What are infection control procedures, do tents with HEPA Carts need to be used? If so, is the expectation for contractor to provide two technicians, one inside, and one outside the cart? Preparing an Infection Control Risk Assessment and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment forms; and follow the required control measures. Forms are attached What is the prevailing wage rate? https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5635/28

REV. 28 PUBLISHED 07/07/2025

Are any ladders or scaffolding available if needed at the VA facility? No

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