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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 03, 2018 FBO #6189
DOCUMENT

J -- FIRE ALARMS AND SPRINKLERS INSPECTION - Attachment

Notice Date

11/1/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

561621 — Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Chief, A&MM (90C/NLR);Central Arkansas Veterans HCS;2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 41, Room 221;North Little Rock AR 72114 1706
 

Solicitation Number

36C25619Q0022
 

Response Due

10/8/2018
 

Archive Date

12/7/2018
 

Point of Contact

Jacqueline Simpson
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size relative to NAICS 5615621, Standard Size $20.5 Million. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses are not considered responses to any potential solicitation announcement. Scope of Work The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System requires Testing and Inspection of the Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems. The contractor shall perform quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and biennial inspections, tests, calibrations, and preventative maintenance at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock (LR) and North Little Rock (NLR). Response to this notice should include a capability statement. All interested firms shall provide the following information: company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, capability statement, and business size pursuant to the NAICS Code 561621, Standard Size $20.5 Million. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Jacqueline.Simpson3@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at 10am CST. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR THE TESTING AND INSPECTION OF THE FIRE ALARM AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS General Requirements. Contractor shall furnish all personnel, certification, labor, tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary to perform quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and biennial inspections, tests, calibrations, and preventative maintenance at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock (LR) and North Little Rock (NLR), according to the specifications listed below. All work shall be done and documented in accordance with the current National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Code requirements. All work shall be conducted by personnel licensed or otherwise qualified according to NFPA and local fire codes. 2. Quarterly: all work shall be completed by the end of December, March, June, and September. The quarterly, semi-annually, and annually inspections shall be completed no later than December, March, June, and September, respectively. See Section 6, Documentation for test and inspection reporting requirements. 2.1 Test and inspect fire protection system equipment to include the following. Document all items. 2.1.1 Verify that all alarm devices are properly received at the alarm panel. 2.1.2 Verify that all trouble signals are properly received at the alarm panel. 2.1.3 Check that all fire alarm panels are not obstructed and show no visible sign of damage. 2.1.4 Check fire alarm panel batteries for proper operation. Perform visual inspection for corrosion or leakage. Check and ensure tightness of connections. If necessary, clean and coat battery terminals or connections. 2.2 Test off-premises emergency services notification transmission equipment and document. 2.3 Inspect all fire department connections, valves and post indicator valves. Verify connections are visible and accessible, not damaged, caps or plugs are in place, identification sign is in place and automatic drain is working properly. Document all findings. 3. Semiannually: all work shall be completed no later than the end of December and June. See Section 6, Documentation for test and inspection reporting requirements. 3.1 Test all valve tamper switches and water flow devices. 4. Annually (1st): All work shall be completed no later than the end of December. See Section 6, Documentation for test and inspection reporting requirements. 4.1 Testing of all sprinkler system and fire alarm devices (e.g. smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors, duct detectors, manual pull stations, speakers, strobes/lights, fire/smoke doors, fire/smoke dampers, supervisory devices, and any other fire alarm devices connected to the Edwards System located throughout the LR Campus of the medical center. This includes all floors, Ground through 9th floor penthouse, and document findings. 4.2 Test occupant alarm notification devices, including all audible devices, speakers, and visible devices. 4.3 Test all automatic smoke-detection shutdown devices for air-handling equipment. 4.4 Inspect and test fire and smoke door assemblies and document all test results. Each test shall be performed as follows. 4.4.1 Conduct an operational test to verify that the assembly will close under fire conditions and then reset the assembly. Send alarm signal and ensure doors close properly with proper clearances and latching. 4.4.2 Notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of any deficiencies by the end of the day of the test. 4.3 Test all emergency exit doors. Press panic hardware and ensure door releases in 30 seconds. Press override button and ensure door releases. 4.4 Test FM 200 suppression systems for proper operation. 4.5 Test fire alarm panels, and system batteries as follows: 4.5.2 Charger test - With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, place an ampere meter in series with the battery under charge. The charging current shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations for the type of battery used. In the absence of specific information, to of the battery rating shall be used. 4.5.3 Discharge test--With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer s recommendations. The voltage level shall not fall below the levels specified. 4.5.4 Load voltage test--With the battery charger disconnected, measure the terminal voltage while supplying the maximum load required by its application. Under load, the float voltage for the entire battery shall be 1.42 volts per cell, nominal. Cells shall be measured individually. Semi-Annually (2nd): All work shall be completed no later than the end of June. See Section 6, Documentation for test and inspection reporting requirements. 4.6 Conduct main drain test at all system risers. Record the static water supply pressure as indicated on the lower pressure gauge. Open the main drain and allow water flow to stabilize. Record the residual water supply pressure while water is flowing from the main drain as indicated on the lower pressure gauge. Close the main drain (slowly). 4.7 Test fire pumps under flow according to NFPA 25, Chapter 8. Provide results in tabular and graphical forms and compare collected fire pump test information to manufacturer s specifications. Recommend corrective actions for any deviations greater than 5%. 4.8 Maintain and test all fire hydrants. Lubricate operating nut, lubricate packing, lubricate thrust collar, and operate the fire hydrant with water discharging for not less than one minute to verify adequate pressure and capacity. 5. (every six years): Conduct testing of the required fire and smoke dampers. 5.1. All required dampers for JLM and NLR (building 170) will be tested by June 2019. 6. Documentation 6.1 Documentation shall list the following: 6.1.1 All devices and systems tested along with their locations. 6.1.2 Results of testing. For most devices this shall be pass or fail, but for main drain tests, fire pump flow test and some others, the report shall include the results described above under those tests. 6.1.3 A detailed summary of deficiencies and recommendations at the end of the report including specific locations of any problems. 6.1.4 The inspection date on each page of each report 6.2 Documentation shall be issued no later than two weeks after each inspection and sent directly to the COR. Reports may be sent electronically to meet this requirement. 6.3 Prior to the first visit, contractor shall submit a schedule, list of devices and sample documentation sheets for COR approval. 6.4 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) reserves the right to withhold payment if reports are not received within two weeks of each inspection and/or upon review they do not meet the requirements of this statement of work. 7. Inspection of Systems and Devices: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Systems (CAVHS), Fire Protection System Devices. Contractors shall perform all inspection in accordance with the PWS. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Fire Protection System Devices Systems/Devices Inspection Location Quantity Fire Department connections Quarterly 59 Control Panels (CPU) Quarterly 3 Post Indicator Valve (PIV) Quarterly 1 Emergency Services notification (Dialer) Quarterly 1 Annunciator at Red Atrium Entrance into building Semi-Annually 1 Sprinkler Waterflow Switch Semi-Annually 70 Sprinkler Tamper Switch Semi-Annually 80 FM 200 Suppression Systems in NLR Semi-Annually 5 Main drain tests on all risers Annually Flow testing (hydrants) Annually 8 Antifreeze Loop System (for fire hoses) in conjunction with Sprinkler Riser Annually 2 Multiplex Transponders Annually 7 Wet System testing and inspecting per NFPA 25 Annually 1 Fire Pump (including Jockey Pump) inspecting and flow test Annually 2 Roll-down fire door Annually 3 Horizontal rolling fire door Annually 1 Backflow preventer testing and inspecting Annually 3 Smoke Detectors, analog Annually 250 Battery-Operated Smoke Detectors (replace batteries) Annually 7B-150, 7B-152, 7B-153, 7B-155, 7B-156, 5D-130, 5D-119, 2A-105, 2A-103, 2A-106, 1F-147, 1F-148 12 Duct Smoke Detectors Annually 110 Simplex 4100 Fire Alarm panel inspection/test Annually 2 Heat Detectors Annually 59 Flame detectors Annually 3 Pull stations (single or double action) Annually 150 Door holders Annually 214 Magnetic locked stairway doors with Wander guard system Annually stairways on 4B, 4C, 4D, 5E, 6D, 1F; hall next to exam room 1D-113; hallway between waiting room and ER exit (by 1D-125); near exit door to ambulance emergency entrance door (1D-127G); 1D-141 hallway to Orange Atrium; GCRC stairwell) 11 Audio /Visual devices Annually 55 Speaker devices Annually 160 Visual only signal devices Annually 120 Air handler shutdown devices Annually 35 Damper control relays Annually 75 Sprinkler system main drain test on all risers Annually 9 All sprinkler valves are to be inspected Annually Required fire dampers Every six years 300 Required smoke dampers Every six years 300 (END)
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VACAHCS598/VACAHCS598/36C25619Q0022/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25619Q0022 36C25619Q0022.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4664362&FileName=36C25619Q0022-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4664362&FileName=36C25619Q0022-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SYS (CAVHS);2200 Fort Roots Drive;4300 W. 7th Street;LR/NLR, AR

Zip Code: 72114
 

Record

SN05140339-W 20181103/181101230659-dcab01f52c71dd2caad7b508af313edf (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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