4210--Fire Extinguisher Purchase & Maintenance POP: 2-28-2025 through 3-31-2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare Systems (SLVHCS), is seeking a contractor to provide fire extinguisher maintenance and procurement services. The solicitation requires comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and replacement services for 387 existing fire extinguishers, along with the purchase of 10 new Amerex fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with a pass/fail technical assessment focusing on personnel qualifications, delivery capacity, and quality control procedures. Potential offerors must demonstrate at least three years of VA medical center experience and submit two-volume proposals including technical capabilities and pricing. Key deadlines include February 11, 2025, for submitting questions and February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time for proposal submissions, with all responses to be emailed to christopher.rossi2@va.gov.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 811310, with a size standard of $12.5 million. The performance period is scheduled from February 28, 2025, through March 31, 2025, covering maintenance of various fire extinguisher types including ABC, CO2, and water units ranging from 2.5 to 150 pounds. Services will be performed at the SLVHCS facility located at 2400 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement will involve maintenance services and equipment purchases. The solicitation will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures combining FAR Parts 12 and 13, with award made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror without further negotiations. Joint venture proposals are permitted, with the requirement that all partners provide SDVOSB certifications.