Opportunity
SAM #36C26326Q0840
VA Solicitation for Edwards EST4 Fire Alarm Panel Installation and Replacement at St. Cloud Medical Center
Buyer
VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 03, 2026
Identifier
36C26326Q0840
NAICS
561621, 238210
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking a Small Business to provide installation and partial replacement of fire alarm panels at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, St. Cloud VA Medical Center - OEM Highlight: - Edwards (manufacturer of EST4 fire alarm panels and FireWorks software) - Products and Quantities: - 26 Edwards EST4 Fire Alarm Panels (replacement for existing EST3 and EST3X panels) - 17 Remote Annunciators with two-way communication (fiber network required) - 1 FireWorks Incident Management Platform software upgrade - 1 Laptop for FireWorks software - Services Requested: - Installation of all panels, annunciators, and software - Onsite training for 8 VA staff (8 hours) - All labor, materials, and temporary connections to maintain fire alarm system functionality during installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with existing Edwards fire alarm system components - Maintain full fire alarm system functionality during installation - Small Business set-aside; active SAM registration required
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested.
Solicitation number 36C26326Q0840 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.
This procurement is a total set-aside for a Small Business (SB). Prospective offerors must be verified as an SB in the Small Business Administration Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/, and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of their offer.
Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 561621 with a size standard of $25 million.
A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation.
The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award for all resources and labor necessary to complete Installation and Partial Replacement of Fire Panels service for the Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Cloud VAMC, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
The period of performance is July 15, 2026-July 14, 2027.
FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document.
FAR clause 52.212-4 apply to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document.
Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.
Submission of Quotes
Technical questions shall be accepted by the Government in writing only no later than 05:00 PM Central Time, Wednesday June 24, 2026. Please list Technical Questions 36C26326Q0840 in subject line of e-mail and send to Arielle Lifto, Contracting Officer, at arielle.lifto@va.gov.
Quotes are due to the Contracting Officer by Thursday July 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
Quotes are required to be emailed to Arielle.lifto@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror shall submit offers by Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 of solicitation to Arielle Lifto, Contracting Officer, at arielle.lifto@va.gov with Solicitation 36C26326Q0840 in subject line.
It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing.
Contact Arielle Lifto, Contracting Officer at Arielle.lifto@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.
Additional Links:St. Cloud VA Medical Center