SAM #36C26027R0008

VA Puget Sound Building 61 Fire Suppression System Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a fire suppression system replacement at Building 61 of the VA Puget Sound Medical Center–American Lake campus. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Puget Sound Health Care System; Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20). The named contract specialist is Monique King. - Project: Replace Fire Suppression Systems Building 61, project 663A4-24-209; one construction service requirement. No specific OEMs, vendors, product models, or product part numbers are identified. - Work requested: Remove and dispose of existing equipment; replace the attic dry-pipe sprinkler system and sprinkler heads on floors 1–3; install a nitrogen generator, fire alarm systems, and control panels; and connect the new systems to the existing fire alarm, campus monitoring, and building automation systems. - Key requirements: Ensure compatibility with existing campus systems, including BACnet controls; keep systems operating outside phased work areas; perform phased construction, testing, commissioning, demonstrations, and training coordination; and provide closeout. Include infection-control and safety planning, hazardous-material testing and abatement if required, and a one-year parts-and-labor warranty. - Estimated project magnitude: $1 million–$5 million. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Description

Presolicitation Notice

Presolicitation Notice

Page 4 of 4 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice

Page 1 of 4 663A4-24-209 Replace Fire Suppression Systems Building 61 VA Puget Sound Medical Center - American Lake 9600 Veterans Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA, 98439

Procurement Number: 36C26027R0008 This is a pre-solicitation notice synopsizing an upcoming competitive solicitation for a planned construction requirement. An invitation for Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be posted on or about November 2, 2026. The Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Medical Center-American Lake located in Lakewood, WA, has a requirement for a Firmed Fixed Price construction project to Replace Fire Suppression System to Building 61. Description of Services: Project Number 663A4-24-209 Replace Fire Suppression System to Building 61. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to replace the fire suppression systems at Building 61 in accordance with the associated and published/provided contract 100% Construction Documents (Drawings, Specifications, etc.). The Government requires the newly replaced systems to operate seamlessly with the existing systems at the American Lake campus. The replacement of the existing systems is to be performed within tolerance delineated in the Manufacturer's Installation Instructions. The new replacement packages will be submitted in accordance with the contract submittal process and approved by the Government prior to the Contractor proceeding with any part of the scope of work.

Work includes all associated aspects, including but not limited to, cutting and patching, and repair of finishes. Removal and disposal of existing equipment, materials etc. Replacement of the dry-pipe sprinkler system in the attic, including connection to existing fire alarm system and new nitrogen generator Installation of the new fire alarm control panel 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor replacement of sprinkler heads and installation of new fire alarm system Connection of the new fire alarm system to campus monitoring Removal of the existing fire alarm system Installation of new fire alarm control panel in building 62.

The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

Period of Performance: The intended contract period of performance is 365 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.

NAICS Code: The NAICS Code is 238210 "Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors", with a size standard of $19M.

The solicitation will be issued as a request for proposals (RFP) under FAR part 15 procedures and in accordance with the updated Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. A bid bond is required, and the bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million. This project is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. All relevant solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, may be accessed for download on the date of issue by conducting a search of Solicitation 36C26027R0008 on https://sam.gov/content/opportunities under Contract Opportunities. Any amendments to the presolicitation will be posted solely to this website. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify the number of amendments issued. Prior to submitting an offer, (after solicitation is posted) all offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ with a fully completed Representations and Certifications Section and SDVOSB firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/, to be eligible for a federal government contract award. The Government is accepting industry comments. Comments may or may not be incorporated, at the discretion of the Government. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) anticipates making one (1) firm-fixed-price construction contract award based on a best value determination. An organized site visit is anticipated to be included in the details of the solicitation/RFP. All inquiries for this presolicitation shall be directed in writing to the NCO 20 Point of Contact- monique.king1@va.gov.

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