H912--NEW Base+4 Fire and Fire Smoke Door Inspections

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) to perform comprehensive fire and fire/smoke door inspections at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The contract requires conducting annual inspections of fire/smoke doors in six patient buildings (Buildings 113, 128, 200, 217, 221, and 228) in strict accordance with NFPA 80 standards. Contractors must have a minimum of 3 years of documented fire/smoke door inspection experience, possess an OSHA 10 or higher certification, and be properly trained in door inspection techniques. The solicitation (36C25225Q0264) requires detailed electronic documentation for each door, including pass/fail status, and reports submitted on official letterhead. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on March 13, 2025, and a solicitation closing deadline of March 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM CDT.

The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price solicitation with a base year and four option years, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The total estimated contract value is approximately $11.5 million, with inspections to be performed during hospital hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm), excluding federal holidays. Inspections will be conducted across six buildings, with a comprehensive inventory detailing neutral-colored double doors located on basement through 15th floors and penthouses. The contract is specifically reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with strict subcontracting limitations. Contractors will be required to coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative at least two weeks prior to each inspection, and will be escorted during the inspection process. The place of performance is the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located at 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois 60141.