The Department of Veterans Affairs San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive fire‑extinguisher services across its main campus and multiple satellite clinics in Northern California. The scope includes monthly and annual visual inspections, hydrostatic testing, record‑keeping, and provision of backup extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 standards. Approximately 500 portable extinguishers of various types (5 lb ABC dry, 10 lb CO₂, 10 lb K, 15.5 lb Halotron, 50 lb CO₂) will be serviced, with inventory and due‑date tracking maintained in electronic format. The contractor must supply ten spare 10 lb ABC extinguishers, coordinate inspection schedules with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at least two weeks in advance, and submit detailed service reports within 15‑30 days after each service period. All personnel must meet VA security, background, and COVID‑19 vaccination or testing requirements, and maintain appropriate licenses and permits for fire‑extinguisher work.
• Service locations: VASFHCS main campus (San Francisco) plus 10+ clinics (e.g., Oakland, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, Eureka, etc.)
• Frequency: Monthly inspections for all units; annual inspections and hydrostatic testing (typically January)
• Deliverables: Inspection tags/labels, electronic inventory logs, monthly & annual service reports, spare extinguishers, compliance documentation
• Compliance: NFPA 10, OSHA 1910.157, VA security clearances, COVID‑19 vaccination/testing proof
• Personnel: Must hold valid fire‑extinguisher service licenses, pass background investigations, and complete VA security training.