H312--FIRE SUPPRESSIONS SYSTEMS/FIRE SUPPRESSION HOOD SYSTEMS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, has issued solicitation 36C24626Q0895 for fire suppression inspection and testing services at the Salem, VA, Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with an estimated total award amount of approximately $19 million. The scope of work includes the inspection, cleaning, and testing of fire suppression hood systems and other fire protection components, such as backflow preventers, fusible links, fire dampers, and actuation controls. All services must be performed by certified personnel in strict accordance with NFPA 25, NFPA 96-24, and NFPA 2001-25 standards. Key deliverables include annual backflow preventer testing, semiannual fusible link replacement, and a three-year dry system full flow trip test and air test. The contract is being awarded based on a best value determination, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and price in accordance with FAR Part 12 simplified acquisition procedures. Offerors must submit a written technical proposal and a narrative detailing three years of relevant past service, along with up to three relevant contracts performed within the last five years. Following recent amendments, the deadline for the receipt of proposals has been extended to August 25, 2026, EST. Contractors are required to maintain active SAM registration and must comply with rigorous security and background investigation requirements for personnel accessing VA facilities. Invoicing will be managed electronically through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (IPP), with payments made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.