J056--Correct Fire (Life) Safety Issues (Construction)
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) · Response deadline: Fri, 09 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for construction work to correct fire (life) safety issues. The scope involves commercial and institutional building construction, as indicated by NAICS code 236220. This type of work typically includes identifying and remedying deficiencies in fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, egress routes, fire-resistant materials, and other life safety infrastructure in VA facilities. Specific correction requirements—such as which buildings, what systems, and the extent of work—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24626R0078 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | None listed (open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies. Any qualified contractor registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) may compete, including large businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities. To bid, a firm must have the appropriate NAICS classification, relevant construction experience, and capability to perform fire/life safety corrections in active healthcare or institutional environments. VA construction contracts often require bonding capacity, safety plans, and past performance references.
How to put together a competitive bid
For open-set-aside commercial construction at the VA, competitiveness depends on demonstrating specialized expertise and operational readiness:
Fire/life safety credentials: Highlight licenses, certifications (NICET, fire alarm/sprinkler-specific), and completed projects correcting similar deficiencies in hospitals, clinics, or other occupied institutional facilities.
Healthcare construction experience: Emphasize work performed in active medical environments with infection control, interim life safety measures (ILSM), and minimal disruption to patient care.
Safety record: Provide OSHA logs, EMR ratings, and a site-specific safety plan. VA evaluations weight safety heavily.
Schedule certainty: Propose realistic timelines with phased approaches if the facility must remain operational. Identify long-lead items early.
Subcontractor vetting: If relying on specialty fire protection subcontractors, include their qualifications and prior VA or federal performance.
Bonding and insurance: Confirm capacity to provide required performance and payment bonds; verify adequacy of general liability and workers compensation coverage.
Past performance: Reference contracts of comparable size, complexity, and federal agency setting. CPARS ratings matter.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24626R0078 to obtain the statement of work, evaluation criteria, proposal instructions, and any amendments.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due October 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time—only four days from the October 5, 2026 posting date. Verify whether SAM.gov electronic submission is required and confirm your SAM registration is active.
Clarify place of performance and site access by reviewing the solicitation documents, as this critical information was not included in the metadata.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →