Annual Inspection of Fire Doors and Quarterly Penetration Inspection of Fire and Smoke Barriers

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this contract for the Annual Inspection of Fire Doors and Quarterly Penetration Inspection of Fire and Smoke Barriers at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The goal is to ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain the integrity of fire safety systems within the facility. Work Details The contractor will perform the following tasks: 1. Conduct an annual inspection of swinging fire door assemblies for Building 1 and Building 17, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW). 2. Perform quarterly inspections of fire and smoke barriers in the same buildings, including necessary repairs as outlined in the SOW. 3. Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and quality measures necessary for inspections and repairs. 4. Install specified fire-stop materials as per ASTM-E814 specifications for 1- and 2-hour partitions. 5. Document all inspections, including a spreadsheet detailing deficiencies found and corrections made within seven calendar days post-inspection completion, along with photographic evidence. Period of Performance The contract period starts from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options to extend for additional years. Place of Performance Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). They must also have relevant experience in building inspection services and comply with all applicable safety regulations.