6350--*special* 36C242-25-AP-0758 | 528-25-1-8893-0154 albany retrofit 2B fire alarm panel

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to perform a fire alarm panel retrofit at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. The solicitation (36C24225Q0214) requires furnishing parts and labor to replace critical fire alarm system components, including 5 Digital Audio Amplifiers, 1 Fiber Network Card, 1 Strobe Power Supply, and 1 Main CPU with Display. Work must be completed by a certified Notifier technician in compliance with NFPA standards, and the system encompasses 37 smoke heads, 14 pull stations, and 68 speaker strobes. The procurement allows for questions to be submitted until January 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM, with quotes due on February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, and interested contractors must pre-register with Jason Campione by February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 335999 with a small business set-aside and a size standard of 600 employees. Contractors will be expected to test system functionality and obtain inspection approval from the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) before invoicing. Work is expected to commence immediately upon receipt of materials, with payment terms set at net 30 days following successful completion. The project will be administered by the VA Network Contracting Activity, with Corey Swinton serving as the contracting officer. Performance will occur at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center located at 113 Holland Avenue in Albany, NY, with the specific focus on upgrading the existing 2B fire alarm panel infrastructure. While no specific award value is indicated, the procurement suggests a targeted, specialized electrical equipment and security detection systems upgrade.