H312--Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection and Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 seeks fire and smoke damper inspection and repair services at three Boston Healthcare System campuses, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Certified Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

Place of performance includes Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton, Massachusetts. The contract covers approximately 950 fire and smoke dampers across the three facilities. Contractors must hold relevant fire and smoke damper certifications and comply with NFPA 80, NFPA 105, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes. The initial survey and inspection must be completed within 90 days of award, repair work commenced within 30 days of inspection findings, and final reporting submitted within 30 days of repair completion. Key deliverables include a complete damper inventory per campus, inspection and functional testing reports, repair and replacement documentation, compliance certifications, updated floor plans, and preventive maintenance recommendations.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with a total budgeted amount of $11.5 million and a six-month performance period. A lump sum of $15,000 is obligated for repairs and replacements. The NAICS code is 541350, Building Inspection Services; PSC is H312, Inspection–Fire Control Equipment. Limitations on subcontracting apply: the prime contractor and similarly situated subcontractors must collectively receive at least 50% of contract value for services. Prevailing wage rates apply per Department of Labor Service Contract Act determinations for applicable Massachusetts counties, with health and welfare coverage of $5.55 per hour, two to four weeks paid vacation depending on tenure, and eleven paid holidays annually. Offerors must submit a Past Performance Worksheet documenting three relevant reference contracts.