H312--FIRE SUPPRESSIONS SYSTEMS/FIRE SUPPRESSION HOOD SYSTEMS

This is a Small Business set-aside solicitation for fire suppression inspection and testing services at the Salem, VA, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, issued under solicitation number 36C24626Q0895 with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 922160 and is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, VA, with David S Hoover serving as the primary Contract Specialist. The scope of work requires quarterly inspection, testing, and cleaning of fire suppression systems including sprinkler zones, hood systems, and associated equipment at the Salem VAMC and affiliated clinics, ensuring compliance with NFPA 20, 25, 72, 96, and 99 standards, as well as The Joint Commission healthcare safety requirements. Performance must include daily documentation, electronic reporting within ten working days after each service, and adherence to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that mandates 90% of reports be completed within 30 calendar days and 100% of maintenance reports delivered to the COR. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price with an estimated total value of $19 million, containing a base period from August 20, 2026, to August 19, 2027, and two one-year option periods extending through August 19, 2029, under FAR 52.217-9. Payment will be processed electronically via EFT using the VA’s EIPP system in X12 EDI format, and all contractors must comply with VA-specific clauses including personnel vetting and credentialing (VAAR 852.204-72), electronic invoicing (VAAR 852.232-72), and security prohibitions under 52.240-90. All offerors must be small businesses certified in SAM, provide a UEI and CAGE code, and comply with FAR and VAAR requirements including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, employment eligibility verification, and labor standards. Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, using a best-value trade-off approach rather than LPTA. Contractor personnel require prior vetting, and those with inadequate background checks will be immediately removed. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at VA facilities, and the Government retains rights to