J063--Minneapolis VAMC Fire Alarm Testing

This solicitation seeks fire alarm system inspection, maintenance and testing services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is procuring these services to ensure the fire alarm systems in multiple VA buildings comply with NFPA 72 standards. Key requirements include performing quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections of devices; providing emergency callback services within 4 hours for emergencies and 8 hours for non-emergencies; and continuously monitoring the alarm system. Offerors must demonstrate experience servicing the brand of fire alarm panel used. Proposals are due by the specified date and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications and price. The period of performance is one base year with four 1-year option periods, and pricing is fixed for the base and option years.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 561621 and PSC code S206. The services will be performed at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center location over the one base year and four 1-year option periods. This is a follow-on contract to the incumbent provider. The wage determination included specifies prevailing rates for occupations involved in performing these types of services in Minnesota and Wisconsin.