Fire Extinguisher, Suppression and Alarm Inspection and Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fire extinguisher, suppression, and alarm inspection and testing services for the Alaska VA Health Care System. The contractor will be responsible for conducting annual inspections and testing of fire safety systems at four VA facilities in Anchorage, including a 50-bed residential domiciliary facility and three transitional housing units, following NFPA standards for fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems. Contractors must possess specific qualifications including factory training and certification, and must provide detailed inspection reports within 14 days of completing each facility's assessment. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by July 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM PDT, with an amendment posted on July 24, 2025, providing additional questions and answers along with supporting inspection reports and technical drawings.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with contractors required to complete VAAR 852.219-75 certification and comply with subcontracting limitations. The current incumbent appears to be Yukon Fire Protection Services, which conducted the most recent inspections on August 14, 2024, as evidenced by the comprehensive inspection reports included in the solicitation documents. The contract period runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, covering fire safety systems that include multiple fire alarm panels, sprinkler systems, wet chemical suppression systems, and dozens of fire extinguishers across the four Anchorage facilities. All work will be performed at VA facilities located in Anchorage, Alaska, specifically at addresses including 3001 C Street, 944 E 12th Avenue, 932 E 12th Avenue, and 709 N Hoyt Street.