J045-Emergency - Standpipe Testing

Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System had an urgent requirement for replace and calibrate fire suppression components, including nine sprinkler heads and pressure gauges, and perform valve exercises and water flow tests on standpipes. This was an emergency requirement that had to be completed immediately to prevent irreparable harm to the government, employees, and veterans being serviced at the GLAVAHCS. The unique characteristics that limited availability to only one source for this requirement were the immediate need for certified and calibrated pressure gauges, and the expert capability to exercise, test, and certify standpipes and valves, as well as replace corroded fire sprinklers, all within a 30-day period. The requested contractor, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Busine