C--Upgrade Fire Alarm System

This contract solicitation is for upgrading the fire alarm system, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through their Network Contract Office 8 located in Tampa, Florida. It is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside, specifically targeting firms classified under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to architectural services. Firms responding to this requirement must be legally permitted to practice architecture or engineering and fulfill all necessary qualifications. Moreover, any firm or architect/engineer on staff involved in the project must hold a valid license to practice in the State of Florida, ensuring compliance with state law. The solicitation was posted on October 11, 2013, and is currently listed as a presolicitation, indicating that it is at an early stage of the procurement process. The contracting office responsible is located in Tampa, FL, with no specific place of performance detailed. This opportunity invites eligible small businesses that meet the service-disabled veteran-owned criteria to participate in the upgrade of the fire alarm system, emphasizing both professional licensing requirements and the set-aside designation.