J045--Fire Smoke Damper Inspection and Maintenance For The Captain James A Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, Illinois 1-Time (09/21/2026 - 12/21/2026) 556C60207
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Solicitation 36C25226Q0654 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for fire and smoke damper inspection and maintenance services at the Captain James A Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, Illinois. The project involves the inspection, cleaning, and documentation of approximately 600 to 700 dampers across 17 specified buildings and the Fisher House. Key requirements include conducting a full field survey to verify damper locations, providing an electronic inventory, and delivering individual test reports with photographs and functional results. All work must be performed by NFPA 90, Fire Door, or Life Safety certified inspectors in compliance with NFPA 90A-99, UL 555, and UL 555S standards. The acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541350. Award decisions will be based on a comparative evaluation of price, technical capability, and relevant experience. A recent amendment clarified that ETL-type fusible links should only be replaced if they are rusted, damaged, defective, or required by NFPA and manufacturer specifications. The contractor is responsible for providing updated as-built drawings and affixing inspection labels to each damper. Quotes are due by August 26, 2026, and must include a completed SF 1449, acknowledgement of amendments, and a certification of compliance regarding limitations on subcontracting.
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Contract Value
$42,000Place of Performance
WI, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
Can the VA identify the specific type/model of fusible links currently installed on those dampers?
A: Please see attached pictures for reference
If that information is not readily available, would it be possible to provide several clear photographs of the existing fusible links from different angles?
A: Photos are attached If the existing components are ETL-type fusible links, please clarify whether the intended scope is to replace all such links or only those found to be rusted, damaged, defective, or otherwise requiring replacement. A: ETL- type are not to be replaced unless requiring replacement per NFPA and manufacturer specifications (rusted, damaged, defective, etc.)
Can the VA provide existing drawings of the buildings if available?
A: Existing drawings will be provided to the awardee. These drawings include several buildings in accordance with the PWS and identify smoke damper locations. However, this is not an all-inclusive list as there are smoke dampers that have yet to be identified within the buildings mentioned in the PWS.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The RFQ response date remains unchanged.
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