H342--Monthly and Annual Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, effective 04/02/2025. This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). This is a firm fixed price contract. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541990 with a small business size standard of $19.5 Million. The FSC/PSC is H342 Inspection Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 is seeking a contractor to perform annual and monthly inspection and maintenance on portable fire extinguishers at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, Sepulveda Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. This award will be made to quote most advantageous to the Government and best meets the requirement described in the statement of work. Price and Other Factors: See Attachment 2, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation . STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 1. Contract Title: Monthly and Annual Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance 2. Background: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that portable fire extinguishers be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The VA adopts the latest edition of the NFPA Codes. The service is also required per The Joint Commission and OSHA. This is for the monthly/annual inspection and maintenance through the VEOCI barcode scanning system for 1,316 Amerex Portable Fire Extinguishers at varying locations- VA West Los Angeles, VA Sepulveda, and VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. 3. Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, travel, tools, equipment, supplies, and technical expertise necessary to perform annual and monthly inspection, maintenance, and monitoring on the portable fire extinguishers at the West Los Angeles Medical Center, Sepulveda Medical Center, and the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The completion of work shall be in accordance with NFPA 10 (National Fire Protection Agency). The Contractor is also, responsible for maintaining documentation of all work performed, using a standardized electronic format supplied by the VA. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, VA local, state, federal, and applicable regulations. 4. Specific Tasks: The following tasks shall be performed by the Contractor within the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System at locations- VA West Los Angeles, VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, and VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center. Contractor shall ensure that the fire extinguisher is in its designated place, with no obstruction to access or visibility. Contractor shall ensure that the pressure gauge reading of fire extinguisher is in its operable way. Contractor shall ensure the fullness of the fire extinguisher by hefty. Contractor shall ensure that the fire extinguisher cabinet is secured not hanging off the wall. Contractor shall ensure the fire extinguisher tags have the correct month/annual year of service. Contractor shall examine the fire extinguisher for damage. Contractor shall verify that the hanger or cabinet is the proper one for the fire extinguisher, and that it is secure. Contractor shall verify the fire extinguisher name plate and operating instruction are facing outward. Contractor shall confirm that the fire extinguisher is not obsolete or recalled. Contractor shall examine the cylinder for dents, damage, repairs or corrosion. Contractor shall verify that the pull pin functions properly. Contractor shall verify that the handle and levers are undamaged. Contractor shall verify the valve stem of fire extinguisher is correctly extended and not corroded or damage. Contractor shall verify the pressure gauge is in its operable range. Contractor shall verify the operating pressure gauge corresponds with the nameplate instruction. Contractor shall verify that the gauge face corresponds with the proper agent type. Contractor shall verify that the gauge thread is compatible with the valve body. Contractor shall verify that the hose assembly is unobstructed by removing and examining the nozzle. Contractor shall confirm the hose nozzle assembly are correct for the type of extinguisher. Contractor shall verify the hose and coupling are not cut, cracked, damaged or deformed. Contractor examines internal valve porch services and the thread for sign of leakage or corrosion by removing the hose assembly. Also verify the hose retention band is secured. Contractor shall install a new tamper seal. Contractor shall clean expose fire extinguisher surfaces. Contractor shall record maintenance on fire extinguisher tags Any fire extinguisher that does not pass inspection shall be exchanged with a Government owned operation like fire extinguisher from the VA storage area and annotated on the inspection checklist. Contractor shall perform annual inspections in October. 5. Portable Fire Extinguisher Information: Amerex Portable fire extinguisher, 10Lbs, 5Lbs and 2.5 Lbs. Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System Location Quantity West Los Angeles VA Medical Center 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 756 fire extinguishers Sepulveda Medical Center 16111 Plummer Street Sepulveda, CA 91343 458 fire extinguishers Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Center 351 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 102 fire extinguishers Total: 1,316 6. Work Hours: All inspection, maintenance and monitoring of fire extinguisher should be done between the hours of 8:AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday under otherwise specified. Work Dates shall be scheduled with VA Occupational Safety and Health. The invoice must include the building(s) inspected, work performed, dates work performed, maintenance performed. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage must be approved by the POC or his/her designee. Federal Holidays New Year s Day January 01 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America. 7. Security Requirements: The C&A requirements do not apply, and Security Accreditation Package is not required. This service does not involve Contractor connection of one or more contractor-owned IT devices (such as laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public network) therefore Information Technology (IT) Security certification and accreditation (authorization) (C&A) requirements do not apply per VA Handbook 6500.6. 8. Database management and checklist and requirements: a. Service will be provided utilizing the VEOCI electronic tracking and barc