3rd Party Fire Protection and Life Safety Reviews
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7, is soliciting proposals for Independent, 3rd Party Fire Protection and Life Safety Reviews for eight (8) individual projects at the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System in Montgomery, AL. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to conduct independent, 3rd party fire protection, life safety, and fire alarm reviews for design projects. This includes reviewing project documents such as narratives, specifications, drawings, and RFIs. Reviews must cover:
- Classification of Occupancy, Minimum Construction Requirements, and Means of Egress.
- Protection aspects (Vertical Openings, Hazardous Areas, Detection/Alarm Systems, Extinguishment, Corridors, Subdivision of Building Spaces).
- Building Services (Utilities, HVAC, Elevators, Chutes).
Written plan review reports with advisory and suggested mandatory comments, referencing applicable codes, standards, or VA/VHA Manuals, are required. Reports must be documented on the Fire and Safety Project Review Report form (Attachment A) and provided via email within 10 calendar days of submittal package receipt.
Key Personnel
A Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) with a B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: All eight (8) project reviews must be completed within 45 calendar days from the start date.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Offer Due Date: May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: April 20, 2026.
Key Clarifications & Project Information
- FPE Review: Clarification was sought on whether "another FPE" means a second, separate FPE or the same FPE. The PWS refers to "the FPE" (singular).
- Pricing: Item Number 0001 in Table B.3 is confirmed as a roll-up summary for detailed Item Numbers 0002-0009, allowing bidders to quote as one price for 8 jobs or separately.
- Project Details: The government will not share construction values for the 8 projects. An additional attachment, "FLS Review Summary.docx," contains project descriptions and design completion statuses (e.g., "Replace flooring and repair walls in Building 1 (100% Complete)"). Offerors must determine the time needed for additional support hours beyond the minimum required scope.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Submit signed and dated offers on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Offers must include the solicitation number, receipt time, offeror's contact info, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, remit-to address, completed representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3), and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer from a responsible offeror.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.
Contact Information
All inquiries should be directed to Natasha Mixon at Natasha.Mixon@va.gov.