SAM #36C24226R0103

Replacement of Fire Alarm Controls and Annunciators Compatible with Kidde Global Solutions EST3 Platform

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is seeking information from vendors for the replacement of fire alarm system components at the New Jersey Healthcare System, Lyons Campus. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center - OEMs Highlighted: - Kidde Global Solutions (formerly Edwards) - Products Requested (all must be compatible with Kidde Global Solutions EST3 platform): - 21 Fire Alarm Control Panel Doors - 21 CPUs - 22 Remote Annunciators - 34 Power Supplies - 18 Common Relay Modules - 42 Fiber Net Communication Modules - 21 Network Adapter Modules - 21 Mounting Brackets - 24 Switch Banks - 5 Microphones - 5 Audio & Telephone Interface Modules - 22 LCD Annunciators/Touch Screens - 84 Network Controllers for Annunciators - Services Requested: - Programming, testing, and commissioning of new fire alarm devices - Reworking and reconnecting fiber optic cables across 18 fiber cabinets - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All components must be fully compatible with the existing Kidde Global Solutions EST3 platform - System must comply with NFPA 72, 2025 VA Edition - Elimination of all existing ground faults - Preference for domestically manufactured content

Description

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. This Notice of Intent is not a Request for Proposals or Quotations. No solicitation document is available at this time, and telephone or email inquiries will not be accepted. The Government will not make an award based on responses received from this notice. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet this requirement and should provide detailed information demonstrating their ability to deliver the requested services, including sufficient pricing and technical data to allow the Government to assess the availability of a comparable source. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a preference for domestically manufactured content ALL COMPONENTS NEED TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING SYSTEM Sources Sought Description All components need to be compatible with the existing Kidde Global Solutions (formerly Edwards) EST3 platform. The project includes the replacement of all fire alarm system components associated with 18 control panels and 23 remote annunciators. The scope further includes reworking and reconnecting fiber optic cables across 18 fiber cabinets; completing all necessary programming, testing, and commissioning of new devices; and ensuring full system functionality, including code print-out capabilities. The upgraded system must comply with NFPA 72, 2025 VA Edition, and must eliminate all existing ground faults. Salient Characteristics 21 Fire Alarm Control Panel Doors 21 CPUs 22 Remote Annunciators 34 Power Supplies 18 Common Relay Modules 42 Fiber Net Com Modules 21 Network Adapter Modules 21 Mounting Brackets 24 Switch Banks 5 Microphones 5 Audio & Telephone Interface Modules 22 LCD Annunciators/Touch Screens 84 Network Controllers (for Annunciators) The Government may consider all Expressions of Interest (EOI) received by July 2, 2026. The decision whether to compete with this requirement based on responses to this notice rests solely with the Government. All information received will be used exclusively to determine the availability of domestic materials. Responses must be submitted via email to Lateisha.Robinson@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM EST on July 2, 2026. Respondents are responsible for ensuring their EOI is received by the designated Contracting Officer by the stated deadline. Additional Links:VAMC

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