H312--Fire Damper Inspection Services - Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Milwaukee, WI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking fire damper inspection services for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The solicitation requires a contractor to physically inspect, clean, recalibrate, and test 265 fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers across multiple campus buildings. Key contract requirements include a minimum of 3 years of fire damper inspection experience, with specific qualifications in VA or medical facility environments and experience in facilities over 450,000 square feet with at least 6 floors. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including digital photos, detailed inspection reports, and facility drawing markings identifying damper locations and potential decommissioning candidates. The evaluation will likely focus on past performance, technical capability, and adherence to NFPA 80 standards, with quotes due by March 12, 2025, and a site visit scheduled for March 7, 2025.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561621, with a size standard of $25 million. The contract base period is scheduled from March 28, 2025, to June 15, 2025, covering inspections across four buildings, with the largest facility containing 14 floors. The site is located at 5000 W. National Ave, with previous inspections completed in 2017 and 2021. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the inspection services suggests a significant scope of work. Contractors must provide their own equipment, including ladders and carts, and work under an on-site escort, with all damper shutdowns requiring prior approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative. The project will require adherence to multiple fire safety codes, including NFPA 80, NFPA 101, NFPA 105, and International Building and Fire Codes.