J012--Fire Extinguisher 5 and 6 year service/maintenance Small Business Set-Aside POP: 04/27/2026 - 05/26/2026
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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 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256), is soliciting quotes for 5 and 6-year preventive maintenance and recharge/hydrotesting of fire extinguishers at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans, LA. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due April 23, 2026, by 13:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the 5/6-year preventive maintenance, recharge, and hydrotesting of various fire extinguishers to ensure safety and adherence to regulatory standards, specifically NFPA 10 regulations. Key services include:
- 5-year maintenance/recharge for five (5) 5lbs ABC fire extinguishers.
- 6-year maintenance/recharge for seventy-five (75) 10lbs ABC fire extinguishers.
- Hydrotesting for twenty (20) 5 lb CO2, three (3) 20 lb CO2, and one (1) 10 lb CO2 fire extinguishers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 27, 2026 - May 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) with a size standard of $19.5 Million.
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, by 13:00 p.m. CT
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, by 13:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Christopher.rossi2@va.gov. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical capabilities (meeting minimum requirements) and price. Past performance will be considered for responsibility determination. Technical proposals and price proposals must be submitted separately.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. All inquiries must be submitted via email to Christopher.Rossi2@va.gov; phone calls will not be accepted.