Bid guide
How to respond to the VA’s Syracuse fire alarm upgrade RFI
What the VA is seeking
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking capability statements from qualified architect-engineer firms for design and cost-estimating services to upgrade the fire alarm system at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
The work described includes new fire alarm control panels and a fiber loop network, expanded system coverage to additional campus buildings, and a construction phasing plan that keeps fire alarm protection active. This is a request for information, not a contract solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Deadline and what happens next
Written inquiries are due by November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The notice says phone calls will not be accepted.
The VA says it will consider capability statements from responsible sources. This notice does not request proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is for architect-engineer firms that can provide fire alarm system design and cost-estimating services. The listed NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, with a size standard of $25.5 million.
The prime firm must have a registered fire protection engineer on staff, with no exceptions. Drawings must be stamped by a registered fire protection engineer.
How to access the opportunity and respond
On the opportunity portal, click “View original source” to open the notice. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
Send written inquiries to [email protected] by the stated deadline. The notice calls for written responses and does not accept phone calls.
Prepare a clear capability statement
Explain your firm’s relevant fire alarm design and cost-estimating experience, and clearly state that the prime firm has a registered fire protection engineer on staff. Keep the response focused on the capabilities the VA is seeking.
Show how your team would address the project’s stated design needs, including system expansion and phasing that maintains fire alarm protection during construction. The notice also identifies NFPA 70, NFPA 72, the NEC, and applicable VA construction standards and fire protection design criteria as design requirements.
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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