H312--amendment 0001 is to open up RFQ up as unrestricted

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is soliciting quotes for bi-annual inspection, maintenance, and repair services for kitchen hood fire suppression systems under RFQ 36C24526Q0242. The services encompass two inspections annually at each of three VA Medical Centers in Maryland, identification and repair of deficiencies, and recharging of fire suppression systems in compliance with NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications. Personnel performing these services must be properly trained, qualified, and certified according to NFPA 96, NFPA 1, and NFPA 1030 standards. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the quote offering the best value based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price. The original deadline for responses was April 21, 2026, but Amendment 0001 extended the deadline to April 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time; requests for information were due by April 16, 2026, and a mandatory site visit was scheduled for April 14, 2026.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designations, as Amendment 0001 opened the previously restricted competition (which had been limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and small businesses) after no fair and reasonable quotes were received. The contract has an estimated value of $12.5 million and covers a base period of one year (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, totaling five years of service. The three facilities requiring service are Perry Point VA Medical Center, Baltimore VA Medical Center, and Loch Raven VA Medical Center, all located in the Perry Point, Maryland area at 361 Boiler House Road, Perry Point, MD 21902. Contractors must provide separate pricing for inspection jobs and labor during normal work hours (8 AM to 5 PM) as well as after-hours work (5 PM to 8 AM, including weekends), with invoices submitted monthly in arrears via the VA's e-Invoice system. Service Contract Act wage determinations apply, with rates varying by location and occupation, and all contractors must comply with applicable federal wage and benefits requirements.