Z1DA--Project No. 610A4-20-107 - Replace Fire Alarm System.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to replace the fire alarm system at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The project, designated as Project No. 610A4-20-107, requires a comprehensive campus-wide fire alarm system installation across multiple buildings, including Buildings 1-6, 16, and 17. The new system must be non-proprietary, comply with NFPA 72 standards, and include advanced features such as addressable devices, digitized voice communication, strobes, speakers, manual pull stations, smoke and heat detectors, and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. Potential bidders must submit their proposals by May 23, 2025, at 10:00 EDT, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Contractors will be required to provide manufacturer-certified maintenance and repair training for two VA maintenance personnel, and all technical specifications and detailed system requirements are outlined in the project's comprehensive documentation.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with bidders required to be registered in the Small Business Administration's VetCert system. The project is classified under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million. The estimated construction magnitude ranges between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the contract will be a firm-fixed-price type. The performance period is specified as 270 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with the project located at 2121 Lake Ave. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Contractors must submit a bid guarantee between 20% of the bid price and $3,000,000, and the project involves replacing existing fire alarm systems while maintaining operational continuity across the VA healthcare campus.