Replace Fire Alarm
Synopsis:
Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of the Notifier Fire Alarm System. This project includes the extension of the existing fire alarm system to provide fire alarm coverage in areas currently deficient.
The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 334290. Responses to this notice must be submitting in writing (email) and must be received not later than 01/20/2020 at 2 pm. Email: Sharon.Pierce@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Interested parties MUST provide company/individual name, a capability statement, DUNS number and address, point of contact and social-economic status. Interested parties who do not submit the above information on or before the response due date and time will not be considered for this procurement.
The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 334290. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement.
The scope includes, but is not limited to installation and programming of new smoke detectors, heat detectors, strobes, automatic door closers, the installation of conduits for existing exposed fire alarm wiring, painting of all cross corridor smoke barrier door frames to match existing fire alarm control panel enclosure in Building 1 Elevator Lobby and update as-built drawings to incorporate all major projects completed during or prior to this work.
Contractor shall update existing Onyx work stations located in Building 1 room G273N and Building 2 room 108-A to reflect all changes to the fire alarm system. Contractor shall cross reference all system input/outputs between the fire alarm control panel and the Onyx workstations.
Contractor shall test the entire fire alarm system to include Buildings 1,2,3,5,6 in accordance with NFPA 72 to ensure complete functionality of all initiating and indicating devices, along with all associated equipment for a full and complete functioning system. The work includes all associated aspects, including but not limited to primary power supply, cutting and patching, and repair of finishes.
Fire alarm systems shall comply with requirements of the most recent VA FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL and NFPA 72 unless variations to NFPA 72 are specifically identified within these contract documents by the following notation: "variation". The design, system layout, document submittal preparation, and supervision of installation and testing shall be provided by a technician that is certified NICET level III or a registered fire protection engineer. The NICET certified technician shall be on site for the supervision and testing of the system. Factory engineers from the equipment manufacturer, thoroughly familiar and knowledgeable with all equipment utilized, shall provide additional technical support at the site as required by the COR or his authorized representative. Installers shall have a minimum of 2 years experience installing fire alarm systems.
This project will build upon the existing system and in order for optimal compatibility, uniformity and performance, the same Notifier product should be provided. This will also streamline service and maintenance down the line.
Deliver to: New York Harbor Healthcare System, NY 10010
Sharon.Pierce
Sharon.Pierce@va.gov
