C1DA--NRM A/E- 528A7-27-112 Fire Alarm Panel Upgrade

This is a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be in writing. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms to provide complete design and cost estimation services to upgrade the existing obsolete Edwards EST-3 fire alarm system (Project No. 528A7-24-112) at the Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. Work includes upgrading the existing fire alarm control panels and remote annunciators, installing a new fiber loop network connecting all panels and a new master control panel, expanding the addressable system to additional campus buildings, removing the existing fireman telephone system, and developing a phasing plan that maintains continuous fire alarm protection throughout construction. The A/E shall prepare complete working drawings, specifications, and detailed cost estimates, and provide construction period services. All drawings must be stamped by a registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE), and the prime firm must have an FPE on staff no exceptions. Design shall comply with the latest editions of NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and the NEC, as well as applicable VA construction standards and fire protection design criteria. The NAICS Code is 541330 Engineering Services", with a size standard of $25.5M. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Please send all inquiries to: [email protected] by 10:00 EST November 3rd, 2026. Phone calls will not be accepted.