J042--Fire Alarm System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Certification Services at the Bedford VA Medical Center

This contract, issued under solicitation number 36C24126Q0613 and amended via Amendment No. 0003 on July 27, 2026, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for Fire Alarm System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Certification Services at the Bedford VA Medical Center and its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Massachusetts. The scope includes routine and emergency maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, kitchen suppression systems, and fire extinguishers across multiple locations, with services governed by VHA directives, NFPA 72, OSHA regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. The contract features a one-year base period beginning September 1, 2026, and four one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031, with an additional six-month option for extension under FAR 52.217-8. The majority of fire extinguishers (712 of 719) operate on a 12-year life cycle with 6-year maintenance intervals, while three 10lb Carbon Dioxide and four 6Ltr Class K extinguishers follow a 5-year life cycle. No equipment upgrades are included; the contract is strictly limited to the replacement of existing components, with future upgrades like the EST3 to EST4 transition planned separately. Performance must comply with strict quality thresholds, including 99% response times for service requests and 100% accuracy in tracking unique device identifiers. Quarterly testing of 25% of devices and annual comprehensive system testing are required, with all activities documented and submitted for COR approval. The evaluation process is trade-off based, prioritizing technical capability and past performance before price, and is not LPTA. Offerors must be current in SAM with a valid UEI, self-certify as SDVOSB under NAICS 541990, and comply with FAR clauses including 52.209-9, 52.212-4, 52.217-8, and VA-specific clauses such as 852.219-73 and 852.204-70, which require identity verification and credentialing of personnel. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 10, 2026, at noon Eastern Time via