Abandoned Damper Identification and Tagging

The contract entails identifying, documenting, and tagging abandoned dampers across facilities to support damper inventory management and ensure compliance with life safety regulations. Contractors are required to systematically locate each abandoned damper, assess its condition, and apply proper labeling to record its position and status within the building’s HVAC system, with all data collected to meet regulatory standards for fire and life safety systems. Work must be performed with precision to avoid interference with operational components and to provide accurate, actionable records for future maintenance and inspections. Performance is required at Fort Meade, with a submission deadline of August 3, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, which relates to architectural and engineering services. The contracting entity is the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 23, and while no set-aside type is specified, contractors must be prepared to deliver comprehensive documentation that supports audit readiness and compliance verification. All activities must align with federal building safety codes and be conducted without disruption to ongoing operations at the site.