# SAM #36C24227Q0070

Syracuse VA Medical Center Fire Alarm System Upgrade Design Services

**Buyer:** VA Network Contract Office 02
**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C24227Q0070
**NAICS:** 541330

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking architect-engineer services to design a fire alarm system upgrade at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
- **Government buyer:** Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Office 02; Syracuse VA Medical Center.
- **Named OEM:** **Edwards**, manufacturer of the existing EST-3 fire alarm system.
- **Requested service:** Complete design and cost-estimation services for the upgrade, including working drawings, specifications, detailed cost estimates, and construction-period services.
- **Scope:** Upgrade fire alarm control panels and remote annunciators; install a fiber-loop network connecting the panels to a new master control panel; expand the addressable system to additional campus buildings; remove the existing fireman telephone system; and develop construction phasing that maintains continuous fire alarm protection.
- **Notable requirements:** The prime A/E firm must have a registered Fire Protection Engineer on staff, and drawings must be stamped by that engineer. Design must comply with applicable NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NEC, and VA standards.
- **Quantities and part numbers:** None specified; no replacement product model or quantity is identified.

### Description

This is a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be in writing. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms to provide complete design and cost estimation services to upgrade the existing obsolete Edwards EST-3 fire alarm system (Project No. 528A7-24-112) at the Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY  13210. 

Work includes upgrading the existing fire alarm control panels and remote annunciators, installing a new fiber loop network connecting all panels and a new master control panel, expanding the addressable system to additional campus buildings, removing the existing fireman telephone system, and developing a phasing plan that maintains continuous fire alarm protection throughout construction. The A/E shall prepare complete working drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates, and provide construction period services.

All drawings must be stamped by a registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE), and the prime firm must have an FPE on staff   no exceptions. Design shall comply with the latest editions of NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and the NEC, as well as applicable VA construction standards and fire protection design criteria. 

The NAICS Code is 541330    Engineering Services", with a size standard of $25.5M. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Please send all inquiries to: Ryan.Seburn@va.gov by 10:00 EST November 3rd, 2026. Phone calls will not be accepted.

<br/><br/><br/><strong>Additional Links:</strong><br/><a href='https://www.va.gov/' target='_blank'>VA Homepage</a>

[View original listing](https://sam.gov/opp/bef142cfa5e94c0abc10f5990d74fcbe/view)