Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a prime‑only contractor to perform comprehensive fire‑extinguisher services for three VA medical‑center campuses in Central Texas. The contractor must inspect, maintain, recharge, and perform hydrostatic testing on approximately 970 portable fire extinguishers, covering annual inspections as well as 5‑, 6‑, 10‑ and 12‑year service cycles. All work must be performed by qualified personnel who hold NFPA 10 certifications and a DOT Requalifier Identification Number (RIN); no subcontracting of the core services is allowed. Extinguishers may be removed for off‑site servicing, but the contractor must provide temporary replacement units on‑site and must coordinate with VA escorts for collection and return. Detailed inspection results must be submitted in a prescribed Excel format, and the contract includes a base period plus up to four one‑year options (maximum five‑year performance).
• Prime‑only fire‑extinguisher inspection, maintenance, recharge, and hydrostatic testing for ~970 units across Temple, Waco, and Austin VA facilities.
• Requires NFPA 10‑certified technicians and a DOT‑qualified RIN; subcontracting of these services is prohibited.
• Contractor must supply temporary replacement extinguishers, follow strict reporting (Excel log) and complete all work within 60 calendar days of award each year.
• Contract structure: base year + up to four one‑year options (up to 5 years total), with unit‑price based payment on actual services performed.