H142--Fire Protections System ITM| Base 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons Campus in Lyons, New Jersey. The required services include quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections and maintenance on portable fire extinguishers, monitored fire alarm system components, kitchen hood suppression systems, and fire sprinkler systems, all performed in accordance with the most recent editions of applicable NFPA standards (NFPA 10, 17A, 25, 72, 75, 99, 101, and 291). Key contractor qualifications include maintaining NICET certification in appropriate fire protection sub-fields with at least one Level 2 certified technician performing fire alarm or fire sprinkler testing work, and the ability to provide 24-hour emergency response service. The government is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to determine procurement strategy and assess source viability, with responses due by February 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The anticipated formal procurement is expected to occur around March 2026, and interested contractors should submit comprehensive capability statements, examples of similar work, SAM UEID numbers, and proof of relevant certifications to Contract Specialist Yasmin Moses at Yasmin.Moses@va.gov.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, though the government is exploring viability for potential set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUB Zone firms, 8(a) entities, or small businesses. The contract will run for one base year from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals through February 28, 2031. The scope of work encompasses significant maintenance requirements including annual inspection of 349 portable fire extinguishers with replacement of approximately 50 units, semi-annual inspections of 17 buildings containing 25 wet and dry sprinkler systems, semi-annual testing of 13 kitchen hood suppression systems, inspection and testing of 40 fire hydrants, and replacement of expired sprinkler heads not to exceed 500 annually. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays, and all reports must be submitted in accordance with NFPA standards and Joint Commission requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the Sources Sought Notice, though interested contractors should note the NAICS classification under 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million.