H342--Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Service in Support of the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System, St. Cloud MN.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research under solicitation number 36C26326Q0978 to identify qualified sources capable of providing annual inspection, maintenance, testing, recharging, and replacement services for fire extinguishers at the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System in Minnesota. This is not a solicitation for award but a sources sought notice aimed at gathering industry input on service capabilities and pricing structures. The VA intends to establish a long-term contract with a base year from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and four option years extending through August 31, 2031, utilizing a pre-priced Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure to enable task orders for services as needed. All work must comply with NFPA 10, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, and EPA disposal regulations, with technicians required to be certified and follow manufacturer specifications. Services include 5/6-year internal maintenance, 10/12-year hydrostatic testing, recharging to original weight specifications, proper disposal of unserviceable units, and immediate replacement within five business days using units of equal rating with handles installed no higher than 60 inches from the floor. Contractors must adhere to strict labeling and documentation requirements, including the use of permanent, self-destructive labels for service and hydrostatic test data that display the date, technician name, agency, and test pressure; installation of verification collars post-hydrotest; and barcoding for inventory tracking. All service records must be compiled into a master log and submitted annually or upon request. Access to the facility requires VA-issued contractor badges, daily check-in/check-out with the Safety Section, and escort by VA personnel during work. Responses must be submitted via email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov by 5:00 PM CT on August 5, 2026, with the subject line including the solicitation number. Respondents must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), indicate size status under NAICS code 541990 with a $19.5 million size standard, and disclose any applicable socioeconomic designations such as SDVOSB, VOSB, HUB Zone, WOSB, or SDB. The VA is seeking feedback on whether the attached price schedule effectively supports task order issuance and welcomes alternative