Opportunity
SAM #36C25526Q0281
Sole Source Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance at John Cochran VAMC
Buyer
VA Health Administration Network Contracting Office 15
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
36C25526Q0281
NAICS
561621
This opportunity is for fire alarm testing and maintenance services at the John Cochran VA Medical Center, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15. - Sole source contract intended for Tech Electronics - Services cover Notifier and Premier fire alarm systems, including ONYX Works workstation and Verifier Tools software - Contractor must be factory-authorized for Notifier and Premier equipment - Scope includes software changes, graphics updates, and importing AutoCAD floor plans - All replacement parts must be OEM to maintain compliance and warranty - Respondents must provide: - OEM Authorization Letter - Evidence of OEM-trained technicians - Proof of prior successful performance with Notifier/Premier systems - NAICS code: 561621 (Security Systems Services) - PSC: H912 (Quality Control - Fire Protection) - Responses due by September 11, 2026, 3pm CT
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SUBJECT* NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FIRE ALARM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE AT THE JOHN COCHRAN VAMC
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTRACTING OFFICE S ZIP CODE* 66048 SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0281 RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-11-2026 3am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA ARCHIVE 10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* H912 NAICS CODE* 561621 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway
Leavenworth KS 66048
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist James Horne James.horne@va.gov
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This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT ARE QUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL FOR QUOTATIONS. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole contract to Tech Electronics procurement for the Fire Alarm Testing under the authority of FAR6.103-1/ FAR Overhaul 12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561621,and the FSC/PSC is H912. Per Notifier Tech electronics sole-source/proprietary letter, Tech electronics is the sole factory-authorized supplier of parts and service for the equipment manufacture, including products under the brand names of Notifier and Premier does not utilize a distributor model. GENERALREQUIREMENTS: -NFS2-3030-NFS-640-NCA-2-NFPA 17A and 96-5.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems-NFPA 14 Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing System NFPA 20 Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps NFPA 25 Water Based Fire Protection Systems NFPA 70 National Electric Code-NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code-NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems-NFPA 96 Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations NFPA 101Life Safety Code. The computer workstation is in the Electric Shop in Building 1 and is the ONYX works workstation by Notifier. Besides ONYX works the workstation is also using Verifier Tools software as an integral part of the Notifier fire alarm system. These systems are proprietary to Notifier and the contractor must be able to work on this system to: make changes in the software after devices are added, deleted or relocated; make changes to the graphics as needed to accommodate device or system changes; import new AutoCAD floor plans into the graphics system; and other tasks as necessary for a fully functioning and up to date system. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by providing the below requested Information no later than September 11th, 2026, at 03:00 CT to James Horne, Contract Specialist, via email at James.horne@va.gov. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Provide an OEM Authorization Letter. Provide document evidence that technicians are OEM-trained and authorized by Notifier to perform services/repairs on Tech Electronics equipment, and that all replacement parts will be OEM, to maintain compliance with manufacturer specifications and warranty.
Page 4 of 5 Provide evidence of prior, successful performance providing Notifier/Premier repair services of similar scope and complexity (e.g., contract numbers, POCs, performance periods, and outcomes). All responses received by the closing date specified herein will be considered by the Government, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide the same services by the required date. However, a determination by the Government to not compete is solely within the discretion of the Government.