FIRE ALARM PROGRAMMING MCGUIRE VAMC

This notice constitutes a request for quote and invitation for bid. A formal solicitation exists at this time. The McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has determined to submit an unrestricted acquisition for Fire System Programming/Re-programming of Life Safety Devices at The Richmond, Va., Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RICVAMC) Richmond, VA 23249. The scope of the acquisition includes but is not limited to:

Conduct Fire System Programming/Re-programming to 51 Fire alarm Control Panels (FACP) at McGuire VAMC, and shall provide all labor, parts, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide fire system programming services as needed. Vendor will respond and be onsite ready to deliver services at the requested service time . The Contractor shall keep a stock of spare parts on site to ensure immediate repairs and deficiency corrections.

Government Provided Tools, Materials and Equipment. The Federal Government will not provide any tools, parts, materials, and equipment. This is a turn-key project with the vendor providing all necessary tools, parts, materials, and equipment. Maintenance Conformance Standards.

Manufacturer s specifications, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission ( TJC), National Fire Protection Agency 99 (NFPA 99) and 70 (NFPA 70), Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), American Hospital Association (AHA), Institute of Electrical And Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Richmond VAMC standard operating procedures, and any other Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to the equipment listed for this contract.

All maintenance shall be conducted according to the most current editions of the above-mentioned codes. Specific Tasks. The vendor will provide: One technician on-site three days per week (8 hours/day), Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, to program/ re-program life safety devices, test, repair, and correct any RICVAMC fire alarm system issues, as required. Emergency service is included for evening, weekend, non-scheduled workdays, and holiday emergencies.

Ground faults shall be considered as an emergency service and shall be considered a high priority. All technicians working on RICVAMC fire alarm system MUST have the Fire Alarm-Engineering Systems Technology (EST) 3 Series Certification (also known as EST3 Series Certification) and be knowledge about the Fireworks V1.1.71 software. Vendor will respond via telephone to emergency calls within 2 hours to notify the Engineering point of contact of expected arrival to correct emergency.

Arrival time shall be within 8 hours of initial notification. If your company is interested in performing these services, please respond to the RFQ 36C24624Q0329_1 by submitting your quote via email to:

warren.pennil@va.gov. Your quote is required by: Friday 26 January 2024 @ 12:00 PM EST.