J042--Fire Alarm, Suppression Systems, and Hood Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services - SAVAHCS
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide fire alarm, suppression systems, and hood testing, inspection, and certification services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. This work falls under the NAICS code 541350, which covers building inspection services. Contractors in this field typically perform safety inspections, testing, and certification for fire protection systems—including fire alarms, suppression (sprinkler/chemical) systems, and commercial kitchen exhaust hoods—to ensure compliance with fire codes and NFPA standards. See the solicitation for the specific scope of work, frequency of inspections, and certification requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 22 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C26227Q0010 |
| NAICS | 541350 (Building Inspection Services) |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM Arizona Time (MST/MDT) |
| Place of performance | Tucson, AZ |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To compete, your firm must:
- Be a small business under NAICS 541350 size standards (see the solicitation for the applicable employee or revenue threshold)
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
- Hold valid SDVOSB certification in SAM.gov at the time of offer and award
Non-SDVOSB firms, including other veteran-owned small businesses without service-disabled status, are not eligible. Joint ventures are permitted if structured and pre-certified according to SBA and VA regulations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your SDVOSB status: Confirm your SAM.gov registration reflects active SDVOSB self-certification or VetCert verification (depending on current SBA requirements), and that it remains valid through the award period.
Understand the technical requirements: Fire alarm and suppression inspection contracts typically require licensed fire protection technicians, NICET certifications, and knowledge of NFPA 72 (fire alarms), NFPA 13/25 (sprinklers), and NFPA 96 (kitchen hoods). See the solicitation for SAVAHCS-specific certification and staffing requirements.
Price strategically: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often use simplified acquisition procedures. Review the units of measure and pricing structure carefully—this may be priced per inspection, per system, or as an annual fixed-price contract. See the solicitation for the pricing format and any evaluation methodology (lowest price technically acceptable or best value).
Demonstrate relevant experience: Prepare past performance references from comparable VA, federal, or healthcare facility contracts. Emphasize experience with hospital or medical center environments, where system uptime and patient safety protocols are critical.
Address Arizona requirements: Verify your firm holds or can obtain Arizona state licenses for fire protection work, plus any Tucson or Pima County fire marshal registrations.
Submit through SAM.gov: Follow the electronic submission instructions in the solicitation. Note the hard deadline—late offers are ineligible under FAR simplified acquisition rules.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26227Q0010. Review all attachments, including any statement of work, pricing sheets, and VA-specific clauses. Note that responses are due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM Arizona Time—confirm you understand Arizona's daylight saving observance to avoid timezone errors. Submit questions through the SAM.gov messaging function before any Q&A deadline specified in the solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →