VA Wide- Third Party Fire and Life Safety Services-Blanket Purchase Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Program Contracting Activity Central is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a VA-wide multi-award Blanket Purchase Agreement for third-party fire and life safety professional services. The VA seeks qualified contractors to provide fire protection engineering and life safety code reviews for delegated construction projects, as well as development and updating of healthcare facility drawings, all in accordance with VHA Directive 7712 and the VA Fire Protection Design Manual. Key requirements include providing independent reviews of fire protection and life safety designs within 10 business days of receiving submissions, delivering comprehensive reports in editable Microsoft Excel and PDF formats, and employing Fire Protection Engineers who hold current Professional Engineer licenses with ABET-accredited degrees in fire protection engineering and five years of documented experience in NFPA codes, automatic sprinkler and fire alarm systems design and review, and fire protection services for complex healthcare occupancies. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or government obligation. Capability statement responses must be submitted by February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to the primary contact Doniver G. Hamilton or secondary contact Megan A. Dohm via email, and potential bidders should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation release following this market survey period.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, and no current incumbent contractor is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The anticipated contract structure consists of a five-year base term with individual Firm Fixed Price call orders competed among BPA awardees for specific projects at VA Healthcare Systems throughout the United States and its territories. The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services), with a size standard of $25.5 million, though specific award values and budget ranges have not been disclosed in this market research phase. Respondents must submit company information, business size classification, statement of interest, relevant past project experience of up to three contracts, a two-page Fire Protection Firm capabilities statement, and Fire Protection Engineer resumes or CVs demonstrating Professional Engineer licensure. The formal solicitation is expected to be released following the conclusion of this market research period, with interested contractors advised to monitor SAM.gov for the detailed RFQ and opportunity to submit proposals.