The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide inspection, testing, maintenance, and minor repair services for fire alarm and water‑based fire suppression systems at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, and a remote Cold Springs Road site. The work includes annual and semi‑annual functional testing, documentation, minor repairs, and coordination with VA site personnel to avoid disruption of hospital operations. The contract is a base year (12‑15‑2026 to 12‑14‑2027) with four one‑year options extending through 12‑31‑2031, totaling up to five years of service. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, possess NICET‑Level III (or equivalent) qualifications, and comply with numerous NFPA standards, Joint Commission requirements, and VA security and infection‑control policies. Invoices are submitted electronically on a monthly basis.
• Scope: Full fire alarm and water‑based fire protection system inspection, testing, minor repairs, and reporting.
• Locations: Main hospital building, several out‑buildings, and a remote site (Cold Springs Rd).
• Period: Base year 12‑15‑2026 – 12‑14‑2027; four optional one‑year extensions (up to 12‑31‑2031).
• Required qualifications: 5+ years experience, NICET‑III (or equivalent) in fire alarm and water‑based systems, prior work in occupied healthcare facilities.
• Deliverables: Detailed test reports, updated device inventories, deficiency logs, final annual report, and monthly invoices.
• Submission deadline: 10‑14‑2026 10:00 EDT (electronic quote only).