Description
The VA is conducting market research for fire‑ and life‑safety system preventive maintenance, inspection, and testing (PM&R) services at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO. The contractor would be responsible for a comprehensive service agreement covering all parts, labor, travel, and reporting for a wide array of fire‑safety equipment, adhering to NFPA standards and manufacturer‑recommended procedures. The effort spans a base year (May 2027 – Aug 2028) with up to four one‑year options, totaling up to five years of service. Key responsibilities include quarterly sprinkler main‑drain inspections, annual fire‑pump flow tests, semi‑annual kitchen hood suppression testing, annual portable extinguisher inspections, and numerous other system checks across multiple buildings. The VA seeks qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with OEM‑certified technicians possessing at least five years of relevant experience. Responses must be submitted via email with the attached Sources‑Sought Contractor Form by the 10 Oct 2026 deadline.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire‑sprinkler, fire‑pump, kitchen‑hood, backflow, life‑safety damper/door, and portable extinguisher systems on a defined schedule.
• Provide electronic inspection reports within 7 days of each activity and report critical deficiencies immediately.
• Supply cost estimates for any repair parts and maintain a qualified, manufacturer‑certified workforce; subcontracting requires prior written approval.
• Contract is a base‑year plus up to four optional years, with work limited to standard business hours (Mon‑Fri 07:30‑16:00).