Bldg. 7 Temporary Fire Alarm System Installation (Amended)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 17, is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotes for the installation of a complete temporary fire alarm system at Building 7 of the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to furnish, install, program, and test a system that ensures continuous, code-compliant fire detection, manual initiation, and monitoring. The temporary system must be compatible with the existing campus Honeywell/Notifier infrastructure and integrate with the main system in Building 225 and the Waco Fire Department. Key technical requirements include performing field verifications, submitting detailed design plans, implementing high-risk infection control barriers (ICRA Type C/Class IV), and ensuring all programming is completed by a licensed Notifier distributor. The period of performance is 45 days after award, with a government option to extend services for up to six months. This procurement is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), though documentation also notes eligibility under the Women-Owned Small Business program. The award will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. To be considered, offerors must pass several mandatory gates, including demonstrating technical acceptability through a detailed Capability Statement and providing three past performance references from similar projects completed as a prime contractor within the last three years. Additionally, contractors must comply with strict safety and security protocols, including OSHA training, background investigations, and immunization requirements. Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated contract specialist no later than August 20, 2026. All invoicing must be handled electronically through the Tungsten Network upon completion, inspection, and acceptance of the work.