Z2JZ--519-24-400-NRM Install Fire Alarm Bldg. 25

Contract 36C25726P0232, awarded to Range Services, LLC of Rockwall, Texas, on March 2, 2026, for $112,075.27, involves the design and installation of a new fire alarm system in Building 25 at the George H. O’Brien Jr. VAMC in Big Spring, Texas. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside project requires the replacement of an existing Honeywell system with a Siemens system to ensure interoperability and operational efficiency with the main hospital operations. The scope of work includes demolition, installation, and the submission of as-built drawings within 30 days of completion, with a performance period of 85 days. The project is governed by a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis and mandates strict adherence to safety and healthcare protocols, including the implementation of a three-phase Contractor Quality Control plan and the completion of Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA). Key personnel requirements include a Site Safety and Health Officer with OSHA 30-hour certification and documented competency for high-hazard operations. All contractor personnel must comply with the VA Security Management Program, including mandatory government-issued identification and site-specific safety briefings. Invoicing is conducted exclusively through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system via the Tungsten Network.