Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

Z -- REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, PHASE III SOL RFP600-111-00 POC Ronald L. Townsend -- (562) 494-5815 Z -- DESCRIPTION: This is a notice of the Government's intent to enter into sole source negotiations, leading to a follow-on contract award, with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Landis Division, to furnish all labor, materials, supervision, tools, equipment, etc. necessary to perform and complete the requirements of Project No. 691/99-107, Replace Fire Alarm System, Bldgs. 500 & 501, Phase III, at the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073, in accordance with specifications and drawings. The work required of this project will include the demolition and removal of the final portion of an existing fire alarm system in order to perform and complete the final phase (Phase III of 3 phases). The Phase III equipment will interface to and extend the system newly installed during Phases I and II. The Fire Alarm System procured during Phases I and II was furnished and installed by Siemens, Landis Division; thus Siemens is sought to expand such system during Phase III. A 1-year construction warranty will be applicable following acceptance of the installation by the Government. Additionally, Guaranty Period Services for three (3) years shall be provided following acceptance of the installation by the Government. Siemens has met the minimum qualification criteria for performance of the fire alarm, in that they have proven to be a highly experienced firm, regularly engaged in layout and installation of automatic computer-based Fire Alarm systems for Hospitals and Healthcare facilities, and possess the prerequisite State of California C-10 Contractor's License. The Phase III equipment shall extend the new Apogee Life Safety (ALS-3) system installed in Phase I, and expanded in Phase II. The ALS-3 system is supplied by Landis & Staefa, Inc., a division of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Proposals will not be sought from any other contractors, and no other manufacturer or brand of fire alarm equipment shall be considered, as this shall be a sole source,follow-on contract, to complete the final phase of the project, and is authorized at Subpart 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), via authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1). The cost range of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. This notice is publicized as required by Subpart 6.302-1 (d)(2) of the FAR, by Ronald L. Townsend, Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center NBC/CC), Bldg. 149, 5901 E. Seventh St., Long Beach, CA 90822. Phone (562) 494-5815; Fax (562) 494-5828. Posted 05/01/00 (W-SN450187). (0122)

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