H142--Lyons Fire Protections Systems ITM/Repair

The contract awards fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance services to a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons Campus, with a base period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through February 28, 2031. Work includes semi-annual testing of Ansul and Kidde kitchen hood suppression systems, annual inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, fire pumps, backflow preventers, and fire hydrants, replacement of expired sprinkler heads, and quarterly main drain testing. All services must comply with NFPA 10, 25, 72, 99, 17A, and 291 standards, as well as VA-specific directives including VA Handbook 1605.1, MCM: HR-09-0314, and Joint Commission EC02.03.05. Personnel must hold NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, and must maintain certification throughout the contract term. The contract requires contractors to dispatch qualified technicians within 24 hours of emergency notifications, maintain 2-way non-cellphone communication equipment, and submit detailed inspection and maintenance reports for government review. All work is performed onsite at the Lyons Campus, with final acceptance vested in the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, total set-aside under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program, with a NAICS code of 238220 and a size standard of $19.0 million in annual receipts. The solicitation required offerors to submit a technical capability statement of no more than 10 pages, along with sample inspection reports, NICET certifications, and documentation of at least three prior similar federal or healthcare projects. Price evaluation focuses on total evaluated price including option years, with evaluation conducted on a trade-off basis rather than LPTA, meaning superior technical capability and past performance may outweigh lower pricing. The Government retains the right to reject unbalanced pricing or non-compliant offers. Contractors must comply with VAAR 852.219-75 regarding subcontracting limitations, VAAR 852.204-70 for personal identity verification of personnel, and Executive Order 13899. Invoices must be submitted electronically and paid via EFT,