J012--Sprinkler Inspection

This contract, issued under solicitation number 36C24426Q0619 by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contracting Office 4 at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, is a Firm-Fixed Price acquisition for sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance services designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The scope requires the contractor to perform a comprehensive five-year obstruction inspection of sprinkler systems at the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania location, including internal pipe assessments, valve inspections, fire department connection hydrostatic testing, hydrant flow testing, and replacement of 40 sprinkler gauges. All work must be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and must comply with NFPA 25 standards, applicable codes, and VA policies. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with payment made in arrears upon completion via electronic funds transfer in accordance with SAM protocols to the Austin Payment Center. Offerors must be certified in the VetCert database as SDVOSBs, possess a valid SAM Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and submit proposals exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer, Edward Ferkel, by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Proposals must include completed VAAR 852.219-75 for services, unedited line items with detailed pricing per unit and total contract value, and all required socioeconomic certifications. The contractor is subject to strict subcontracting limitations: no more than 85% of contract funds (excluding materials) may flow to non-SDVOSB entities. Compliance with wage determinations under WD-2015-4239 Rev. 32, ADA accessibility standards, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards is mandatory. The contractor must submit detailed inspection reports within five business days of completion, including findings, deficiencies, photographic evidence, and corrective actions. The use of Deviation clauses under FAR 52.240-90, 52.240-91, 852.219-73, 852.219-75, and 52.204-13, along with the inclusion of VA-specific attachments including the VA FPDM