R425--Amendment 0001 - Statement of Conditions Survey Life Safety Evaluations Iowa City VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting Statement of Conditions and Life Safety Evaluations services for the Iowa City VA Medical Center under RFQ 36C26326Q0099. The contract requires a certified Fire Protection Engineer to perform annual fire protection reviews, conduct life safety and Joint Commission consulting, and provide on-site consulting services across two buildings totaling approximately 598,287 square feet. Key qualifications for the Fire Protection Engineer include a professional license, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and previous expertise with Statement of Conditions surveys. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price engagement with a base year plus four option years, running from November 15, 2025, through November 14, 2030. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 12:00 PM Central Time on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, with a revised quote submission deadline of 8:00 AM Central Standard Time on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, following Amendment 0001 to the original solicitation.

This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and no incumbent contractor information has been identified. The total estimated contract value is $11.5 million across the five-year period, with specific work requirements varying by year: the base year and option years one, two, and four include fire protection reviews and monthly consulting, while year three involves a comprehensive Statement of Conditions survey including fire-rated and smoke door inspections and barrier penetration sealing. Contractor subcontracting is limited to no more than 50 percent of the government-paid amount to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB certified firms. The services will be performed at the Iowa City VA Medical Center located at 601 U.S. Route 6 West, Iowa City, Iowa, with all quotes to be submitted via email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov with the subject line containing the RFQ number.