J063--Fire Alarm Testing W/Minor Repairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor for fire alarm testing and minor repairs at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The solicitation requires comprehensive fire alarm system testing across multiple buildings, including the Main Building, CLC, Bed Tower, parking garages, trailers, and out buildings, in accordance with NFPA 72 2022 edition standards. Contractors must have NICET certified technicians and will be responsible for testing all fire alarm devices, inspecting and replacing batteries, and generating detailed test reports using Aries Firelab Software. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, delivery, and price, with technical and delivery factors being more important than price. Quotes are due by email to scott.brickey@va.gov on or before Monday, April 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM ET, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET at the Bed Tower Entrance.

The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561621. The contract structure includes a base period of one year from 05-01-2025 to 04-30-2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through 04-30-2030. The contract includes a firm-fixed price with a $5,000 annual allocation for minor repairs, and all equipment must be new and functioning properly. The place of performance is 1601 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, covering multiple buildings and facilities within the VA Medical Center campus. Contractors must provide applicable licenses and certifications, submit responses on an all-or-none basis, and be prepared to comply with subcontracting limitations, which restrict subcontracting to 50% of the contract value with non-Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.