H312--Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a contractor to perform fire and smoke damper inspection services at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The solicitation requires a qualified service provider to inspect and exercise approximately 300 fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers across multiple building wings, in strict compliance with NFPA 80 and 105 standards. Contractors must provide certified labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to complete comprehensive damper inspections, which include cleaning damper areas using HEPA vacuum systems, lubricating components, documenting inspection results, and placing identification labels on dampers. The contracting officer, John H. Shultzaberger, has established a site visit for March 5, 2025, at 12:30 PM EST, with questions due by March 6, 2025, and responses posted by March 10, 2025. Electronic quotes must be submitted by March 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with an amendment extending the final response deadline to March 18, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 922160 and Product Service Code H312. The period of performance is scheduled from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, covering a six-month service window. The place of performance is located at 1601 SW Archer Road in Gainesville, Florida, with a zip code of 33608. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The solicitation indicates that specific location details and comprehensive project documentation will be furnished after contract award, suggesting that the successful contractor will need to demonstrate flexibility and strong coordination capabilities during the contract execution phase.