J042--Repair of Sprinkler System Deficiency with Simplex Proprietary Branded Fire Alarm System 36C24426Q0121
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AI-generated · Nov 25, 2025A one-time repair of a sprinkler system deficiency that ties into a Simplex-branded fire alarm system is proposed as a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Johnson Controls Fire Protection Systems, LP. The work covers the dry sprinkler system in Buildings 7 and 8 at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and requires all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and quality assurance to complete the repairs, with an estimated duration of about 30 days. It is being pursued under authority for other-than-full-and-open competition, with a Justification and Approval to be prepared.
Prospective bidders must be certified to work on Simplex Brand Fire Alarm Systems and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This is not a competitive solicitation, but interested parties may submit a capability statement to express interest and capability; the government will consider responses to determine whether to pursue competition in the future.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, hereby provides notice of Intent to Sole Source to Johnson Controls Fire Protection Systems, LP, 6600 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487-1213. Award of a sole-source, firm fixed price contract for a one-time service Repair of Sprinkler System Deficiency with Simplex Proprietary Branded Fire Alarm System. Using the authority provided under VAAR 819.7007. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be prepared. The period of performance is ESTIMATED to be 30 days, 11/28/2025 12/28/25. The contract will provide repairs includes the provision of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and quality assurance necessary to conduct repairs to the dry sprinkler system in Buildings 7 and 8 at Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA18711. NAICS code 238220 Plumbing and Heating and Air-Conditioner Contractors. Product Service Code (PSC) J042 Maintenance, Repair, Rebuild of Equipment Fire Fighting, Rescue, Safety Equipment, Environmental Protection. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 11/26/25 at 10:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Any interested parties must be certified to work on Simplex Brand Fire Alarm Systems. Interested parties reply by email only with RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Repair of Sprinkler System Deficiency with Simplex Proprietary Branded Fire Alarm System in the subject line, to Angelamarie.Scott@va.gov The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements. End of Document
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