VA MEDICAL CENTER, 2300 RAMSEY STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301

J -- J INSPECT FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT SOL RFP 565-16-97 DUE 031897 POC Candi Wood, Contract Specialist, (910) 822-7943 The VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, is requesting proposals to conduct quarterly preventive maintenance inspections (in Dec, Mar, Jun, Sep) on the fire alarm equipment installed at the VAMC. The base period will be from date of award through September 30, 1997, and will include only three inspections. There will be four one-year options to extend which will cover the period of October 1 through September 30 for each year and will include four inspections each year. Award will be made for the base period with four option years. The system is a FAST multiplexed, redundant CCS-1 fire alarm system including, but not limited to, the following components: 28 IRC-1 remote panels; 3 annunciator panels; 160 smoke detectors (approximate count); 31 duct detectors; 7 heat detectors; 34 water flow switches; 4 tamper/PIV switches; 39 tamper/OSY switches; 92 pull stations; 150 indicator devices (approximate count); 2 terminals; and 5 printers. The contractor is responsible for ensuring inspections encompass the complete inventory of the system. Prints/schematics are available from Engineering Service. The equipment shall be inspected and function in conformance with manufacturer's specifications, the latest published editions of NFPA-13A, NFPA-25, NFPA-72, NFPA-99, NFPA-101, and OSHA regulations. PM services shall include, but need not be limited to, inspection, cleaning and any adjustments necessary to maintain the equipment in good operating condition. Contractor shall furnish all tools, test equipment, and cleaning materials required. PM services not performed during the time specified may result in a contract cost deduction. The VAMC shall not provide service manuals to the contractor. The contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative at the completion of each inspection a service report indicating work performed, actual values obtained (as applicable), detailed description of work performed, condition of the system, and repairs or parts needed. Such documentation shall be consistent with NFPA-72, Chapter 7, Figure 7-5.1, Inspection and Testing Form. The Contractor shall immediately, but not later than 24 hours after discovery, notify the Contracting Officer and COTR in writing of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the contractor considers he is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The contractor shall furnish the CO and COTR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs. Inspections shall be scheduled in advance with the Engineering Service (910) 822-7041. There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site during or after normal hours of coverage. Any additional charges claimed must be approved by the Contracting Officer or designee before service is completed. All work shall be performed by service personnel who meet the requirements of NFPA-72, chapter 7, section 7-1.2.2, 1993. If subcontractors are used, they must be approved by the CO. The contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance indicating workman's compensation and general liability insurance. Coverage may not be changed or canceled without 30 days advance written notice. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of proper invoice in accordance with the payment clauses of this solicitation. Invoices should be submitted to Chief, Fiscal Service (04), VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items (MUST BE RETURNED WITH OFFER). The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, ContractTerms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 852.203-70, Ethics in Government Act; 852.210-75, Technical Industry Standards; 852.210-70, Veteran-owned Small Business (MUST BE RETURNED WITH OFFER); 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers; 852.270-4, Commercial advertising. Quotes are due by 2:00 p.m. March 18, 1997, and may be faxed to Candi Wood at (910) 822-7900. Questions may be directed to (910) 822-7943. SIC Code 7382 applies. Size standard is $9 million. (0059)

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