J012--Fire Damper Inspection Repairs VA Central California Healthcare System
Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26126Q1167
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
811310
Product service code
J012
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-20
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Fresno
Contracting contact
john.waldrip@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 811310 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. No Solicitation is currently available. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811310- Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance, and the small business size standard is $12.5 Million. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is soliciting information from contractors that can provide Fire Damper Repair for the VA Central California Healthcare System. A draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. Brief Description of Services See attached Draft SOW. Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to john.waldrip@va.gov before 10:00 A.M. PDT on August 25, 2026. Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration? https://www.sba.gov/ Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number. Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address. Capabilities Statement. Describe experience in providing Fire Damper Repairs. List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/52_217_221.html 7a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting? 7b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel? 7c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)? GSA Contract Number, if applicable. Fill out the price estimate below. *Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-9) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. RFQ number 36C26126Q1167 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement. Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ SDVOSB and VOSB firms should be registered at the time of submission and verified at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ DESCRIPTION ORDER QUANTITY PRICE Building 31 Pneumatic Actuator-No Compression and blades closed 4 Building 1 CD 5080 -10x10 -Damper Access Door 3 CD 5080 - 14x14 -Damper Access Door 1 CD 5080 - 6x6- Damper Access Door 3 CD 5080 - 8x8 -Damper Access Door 1 ED 2002 - 12x12 - Drywall Access Doors 1 ED 2002 - 14x14 - Drywall Access Doors 1 Belimo Actuator - 120v FSLF120 US 30in - lb. - w/Additional Material (Brand Name or Equal): Torque: Minimum 30 in lb. Voltage: 120V AC Control Type: Fail Safe Spring Return Operation: On/Off or Floating (match existing control sequence) Shaft Compatibility: Round or Square damper shaft, " to ½" Environmental Rating: Commercial HVAC damper rated Certifications: UL/CSA listed or equivalent Warranty: Minimum 1 year 5 Belimo Actuator - 120v FSNF120 US 70in - lb. - w/Additional Material (Brand Name or Equal): Torque: Minimum 70 in lb Voltage: 120V AC Control Type: Fail Safe Spring Return Operation: On/Off or Floating (match existing control sequence) Shaft Compatibility: Round or Square damper shaft, " to ½" Environmental Rating: Commercial HVAC damper rated Certifications: UL/CSA listed or equivalent Warranty: Minimum 1 year 2 Duro Dyne - 21151 - 8x12 Access Door 15"-18" RD 1 Model B fusible link 1
Contact
Point of contact
John Waldrip
Role
the contract specialist
Email
john.waldrip@va.gov
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