Y1DA--528A6-24-612 Connect PIVs to Fire Alarm System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Bath, New York, plans to issue a solicitation around November 13, 2025, under solicitation number 36C24226B0016 for project number 528A6-24-612. The project involves the installation, testing, and commissioning of post indicator valves (PIVs) connected to the fire alarm system in building 78 of the Bath VA Medical Center. This effort includes adding system supervision and protection for PIVs, updating fire alarm zones, and installing voice alarm notification devices to enhance life safety and ensure compliance with applicable codes. The work is to be completed within a maximum of 180 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, covering all phases from submittal approvals through final punch list completion. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with a small business size standard of $19 million in annual receipts. The estimated project cost ranges between $250,000 and $500,000. Bidders must submit a 20% bid bond alongside their proposals, and successful contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds. The solicitation mandates a site visit prior to bid submission, although detailed site visit information will be provided in the solicitation documents. Responses are due by December 17, 2025, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time. Contract administration will be managed through the VA’s 242-Network Contract Office in Albany, NY, with Devan Bertch serving as the Contracting Officer. The project will adhere to relevant regulatory and safety standards, including NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), applicable building and fire codes, and VA design and construction standards. The place of performance and final acceptance will be the Bath VA Medical Center. While contract type details are not explicitly stated, the scope and funding parameters suggest a likely firm-fixed-price arrangement. The solicitation documents lack detailed line-item pricing, formal evaluation criteria, and structured contract clauses at this stage, as the provided materials represent a pre-solicitation notice. Offerors are required to certify compliance with Buy American provisions and will be evaluated under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. The absence of comprehensive contract administration, invoicing methods, and proposal format guidance indicates these elements will be provided in the upcoming solicitation package.