Bid guide
How to bid on FireFly device and door testing for the Cleveland VA
What the Cleveland VA is buying
The Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a qualified contractor to inspect and test 18 Cookson Firefly release devices and drop doors each year. The work includes labor, materials, transportation, and supervision.
The devices hold fire doors open during normal operations and release them when a fire alarm activates. Testing must be done by a qualified technician under VA policy and NFPA 80 standards.
Deadline and solicitation format
The listed deadline is November 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Plan to submit your quote before that time; the provided information does not state what happens after the deadline.
This is an RFQ issued as a combined synopsis-solicitation. The notice says it is the only solicitation document and that quotes are being requested.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit a fire-door inspection or life-safety service firm with a qualified technician able to test Cookson Firefly release devices and drop doors.
A bidder should be prepared to provide the labor, materials, transportation, and supervision needed for the work and to perform testing in line with the stated VA policy and NFPA 80 standards.
How to access the opportunity
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Prepare a clear, complete quote
Review the solicitation and any available documents carefully. Confirm that your quote addresses all 18 devices and doors and clearly covers the stated labor, materials, transportation, and supervision.
Explain how your qualified technician will carry out the annual inspection and testing in accordance with the stated standards. Check your quote for completeness and submit it ahead of the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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