Replace Fire Alarm System for Buildings 15, 65, 68, 88, 90, & 93

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, is soliciting proposals to replace fire alarm systems in Buildings 15, 65, 68, 88, 90, and 93 at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Tuskegee, Alabama. The scope includes replacement of fire alarm control panels, devices, wiring, and integration with existing building infrastructure, with voice evacuation capabilities required across all buildings. Key requirements mandate that only JCI/Simplex fire alarm systems are acceptable with no approved equals, all work must comply with NFPA 72, Life Safety Code, and current building codes, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates established under General Decision AL20260078. Contractors must complete Experience Modification Rate documentation, provide past performance questionnaires from previous clients, submit an itemized cost breakdown using the government-provided template structured by MasterFormat divisions, and certify compliance with subcontracting limitations. Evaluation criteria include contractor safety history, past performance on similar projects, technical approach, schedule feasibility, and cost competitiveness. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on March 12, 2026, Requests for Information due by March 19, 2026, and a second site visit scheduled for April 30, 2026, with the final proposal deadline extended to May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with at least 51% ownership and control by service-disabled veterans, with no current incumbent identified in the documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, making it a significant construction project under NAICS code 236220 with a small business threshold of $45 million. The contract performance period is 30 months from the notice to proceed, requiring substantial coordination with an active medical facility to minimize disruption to ongoing operations. All work will be performed at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System's East Campus located at 2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083, with contractor personnel required to obtain VA security clearances, fingerprinting, and identification badges within 15 days of notice to proceed. Payment will be processed electronically through the Tungsten Network e-Invoicing system with electronic funds transfer, and all invoices must comply with FAR requirements for fixed-price construction contracts.