Z1DA--Upgrade Fire Alarm System @ Cincinnati VAMC - Project # 539-22-101

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking contractors to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center through a comprehensive construction project involving multiple buildings across the campus. The procurement requires replacing approximately 58% of 3,221 existing fire alarm devices while installing 561 new units to meet national fire protection standards, with work spanning Building 1 (main hospital), Buildings 2, 3, 8, 14, 15, 16 (Fisher House), four trailers, and the parking garage. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in fire alarm system installation, comply with strict infection control protocols including tuberculosis testing and influenza vaccination requirements, and maintain minimal disruption to ongoing medical operations. The solicitation requires exclusive use of Honeywell XLS 4000 fire alarm system components to integrate with the existing Honeywell XLS 1000 infrastructure, ensuring system compatibility and maintaining warranties. The final proposal submission deadline is August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT via email, followed by a virtual bid opening one hour later.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for VA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, and contractors are limited to subcontracting no more than 85% of the work to non-certified firms. The project carries an estimated value between $5-10 million and requires completion within 360 days of the notice to proceed, which is expected 4-8 weeks after contract award anticipated in August 2025. Johnson Controls has been identified as a point of contact for the project, with Roger Chaney serving as their current representative. Work will be performed primarily at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center located at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-2213, with activities potentially extending beyond normal business hours due to operational requirements of the medical facility. The project emphasizes strict adherence to VA specifications, NFPA fire protection codes, and comprehensive safety protocols throughout the 360-day performance period.