J012--Fire Alarm Service Contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Contracting Office intends to award a sole-source maintenance contract to Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for the operation and upkeep of Simplex Fire Alarm Systems at the Manchester Healthcare System in Manchester, New Hampshire. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12.201 using simplified acquisition procedures, and the award will consist of a one-year base period with four additional option years that the government may choose to exercise. The contracting office, identified as 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241), is administering the action and has designated Shawn Lawrence as the primary point of contact for submissions. The NAICS code for this procurement is 561621, indicating fire protection service activities. The intent is strictly sole source, with no competitive solicitation taking place, and the evaluation process will not involve competitive factors or evaluation criteria since only one qualified contractor is being considered. This is not a request for quotes but a notice of intent allowing other responsible sources to submit capability statements for future opportunities, though only Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP will be awarded under this action. All communications and submissions must be sent via email to Shawn.Lawrence@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM EST on June 19, 2025. The place of performance is the Manchester Healthcare System, while administrative operations are handled from the VA Connecticut office in West Haven, CT. There are no specified packaging, marking, payment, invoicing, or accounting details provided in the documentation, and no formal contract clauses, attachments, inspection criteria, or representations and certifications are included in the available materials. The contract value has not been disclosed, and no pricing details are provided, consistent with the pre-award status of this notice. No key personnel, security clearances, or special contractual obligations beyond the scope of commercial maintenance services are indicated. The size status of the awardee is confirmed as other than small, and no socioeconomic certifications or Recovery Act funding apply. The solicitation does not reference specific technical standards such as NFPA 72, and any performance expectations are implied from the nature of fire alarm system maintenance under commercial item acquisition rules.