Replace Fire Dampers Bldg. 1

The VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC (VAMC Fayetteville) has need for a firm to provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete Project 565-24-109, Replace Fire Dampers Bldg. 1. The contractor shall complete the removal and replacement of Fire/Smoke dampers. Installation Requirements All work shall be performed in full accordance with applicable local and Federal regulations.

All equipment and installation shall conform to the VA master specifications, recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The contractor shall use good safety practices during demolition and installation. Contractor to perform a site visit to confirm damper locations and sizes.

Contractor to submit cutsheets for products to be used and a detailed schedule identifying location of work with anticipated durations (coordination with patient care and VA COR is required) before starting work. Contractor to remove as much dust and debris on damper and within ductwork utilizing HEPA filtered vacuums before demolition begins. Diffusers within the space will need to be covered during removal and installation of new dampers.

Contractor to install dampers with required perimeter mounting angles, sleeves, breakaway duct connections, corrosion resistant springs, bearings, bushings and hinges per UL and NFPA. Contractor to perform verification and demonstrate of re setting and operation of dampers.

Contractor to provide a final report listing each damper replaced, a check list showing that all post-installation test functions are complete with pictures of open , closed:, and reopen demonstrating the operability of the damper, date of installation, the model, and identification number of the damper. This is a Pre-solicitation only. Interested contractors should watch for the issuance of the solicitation which will have specific instructions and requirements associated with this procurement.

The tentative date for issuing the solicitation is June 17, 2024, with a bid opening on or about July 17, 2024. These are only tentative dates. The solicitation will have specific dates, times, and locations for the bid opening and site visit. The magnitude of construction per FAR Part 36 is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. This is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a maximum small business size standard of $19 million.

All interested parties must be verified as an SDVOSB with the Small Business Administration Veterans Certification prior to submitting a bid. This is a PRESOLICITATION NOTICE only. This is not a request for pricing at this time.