# Fire Suppression Service, Testing, Maintenance Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25625q1231 - Solicitation number: 36C25625Q1231 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Csic Solutions LLC for $391,580.00 - Department: Department of Veterans Affairs - Contracting office: 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256) - NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors - Product or service code: J012 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Fire Control Equipment - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside - Place of performance: Shreveport, Louisiana - County: Caddo Parish (FIPS 22017). https://abierto.us/counties/caddo-parish-la-22017 - City: Shreveport. https://abierto.us/cities/shreveport-la-2270000 - First posted: August 11, 2025 - Last posted: September 24, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e126d95a2e7f45b5870d189c3d9d2b47/view ## Description RFQ 36C25625Q1231 Question and Answer Reponses The purpose of this amendment is to: To reply to all questions that were submitted by the deadline of 08/15/2025 at 3pm CST. Extend the close date of the solicitation to 08-20-2025 at 16:30. Vendor 1 Can you please provide copies of the most recent annual inspection reports for these systems? **Answer:** Yes, they can be supplied. Canteen/NFS semi-annual fire suppression testing was performed 3/19/2025. Which contract years will the future buildings be completed construction and devices added to this scope of work? Can you please share the fire sprinkler drawings for these buildings so we can get an idea of the added devices? Will inspections of the new above ground and underground water tanks be required under this contract? If so, please provide the drawings for these tanks. **Answer:** New Energy Plant- September 2025. New OI&T unknown, still in design stage. New building as-builts have not been provided, still under construction and have not been delivered as yet under contract. Above Ground water tank is not designated as fire protection. Both current underground tanks will become fire suppression dedicated.  Yes, that is the 1946 as built. When are each of the 5-year certification and testing required? Or when were they last performed? If unknown, will it be acceptable to include pricing in the base year and then move the funding to other years if it becomes known when these inspections will be required? **Answer:** **5 Year Certification and Testing:** last performed in 2020, except for dry standpipe (2024) and gauges (2025) Internal Standpipe flow test (Bldg. 1)-base year Diesel Fire Pump Flow test-base year Fire Hydrant flow GPM test-base year Fire Department Connection (FDC) Hydrostatic test-base year Fire Sprinkler Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Inspection-base year Replace all fire system gauges, to include negative gauge located on Fire Pump intake impeller-OY-5 Dry Standpipe in Garage- OY-4 The scope of work references quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections, however it also references the Joint Commission EC 02.03.05 EP6 Weekly or Monthly Fire Pump Tests depending on power supply. Can you please confirm if we should include pricing for EP6? **Answer:** No, we conduct weekly fire pump runs of the diesel fire pump. Can you provide the fire pump manufacturer and model number? Also, can you confirm the rated flow (gpm)? The solicitation mentions 2,500 gpm in some areas and 1,250 gpm in another area. Please confirm. **Answer:** **PUMP MFG:** FAIRBANKS MORSE             RATED GPM 1250 RATED PSI 164 MODEL: 6"1825F 150%  GPM 1875 150% PSI 156 SERIAL: 04-1152055 SHUTOFF 0 S.O. PSI 175 RATED RPM 1750              PUMP FLANGE SIZE 8 X 6     IMP.DIA. 19.500 What is the approximate size in gallons of the antifreeze system? Provide photo of placard if possible. **Answer:** See Attachment 1 Can you please provide information on the existing water storage tank? Size (gallons) and construction type. **Answer:** See Attachment 2 Are there any known inspection and testing activities that will be required to be performed outside of normal working hours? Any specific buildings or floors/rooms in specific buildings? **Answer:** No fire alarms/testing after 9PM Can you please confirm if Volumes 1 and 2 of the proposal (based on proposal breakdown instructions) can be two separate documents? **Answer:** They can be two separate documents, but be sure to include both in your final quote/response. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Csic Solutions LLC (UEI RJSDHZERNDS3) - Contract: 36C25625P1603, purchase order - Obligated: $201,975.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received - Link: award number 36C25625P1603 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C256 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C25625P1603_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - August 11, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice a206676a9e7143ab882f75b4c33b5707. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a206676a9e7143ab882f75b4c33b5707/view - August 11, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice aafc05b4a67e431b827eca5facb92767. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aafc05b4a67e431b827eca5facb92767/view - August 18, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT. Notice 1b4d4caf05a74acb9de8dfc38dbe1a7e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b4d4caf05a74acb9de8dfc38dbe1a7e/view - September 24, 2025: Award notice. Notice e126d95a2e7f45b5870d189c3d9d2b47. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e126d95a2e7f45b5870d189c3d9d2b47/view ## Points of contact - Eugene Jackson, Contract Specialist, eugene.jackson2@va.gov, (832) 352-2915 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c25625q1231.