Dry Type Fire Suppression - Grease Hood and HAZMAT services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is soliciting quotes for dry-type fire suppression system maintenance and testing for the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. This total small business set-aside contract covers services for grease hoods, exhaust fans, chemical hazmat sheds, and data centers across multiple locations, including the Livermore Medical Center. The scope of work includes preventative maintenance performed on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual schedules, with specific requirements for high-frequency cleaning of certain hoods and fans. The contract structure consists of a base period and four option years, with the government reserving the right to extend services in increments of one to six months. To be eligible, offerors must possess a California C-16 contractor license and be certified by system manufacturers to service Ansul and related automatic fire control systems. Additionally, grease hood cleaning must be performed by specialists certified by the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association or an equivalent body, ensuring compliance with NFPA 96, 17A, 10, and 72 standards. Award will be based on the best value, evaluating technical capabilities, past performance within the last three years, and competitive pricing. The contractor is responsible for providing up to 5,000 dollars in replacement parts for preventative maintenance per period of performance and must submit quotes for emergency repairs within 72 hours of a device failure. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan focusing on safety, environmental compliance, and adherence to OSHA LOTO procedures.