This amendment provides Q&A for a new VA fire guard services contract at the SAVAHCS campus in Tucson, Arizona, with performance to begin September 1, 2026. Staffing requires one unarmed fire guard per shift covering all three floors of Building 2 (total 86,351 sq ft), performing patrol checks every 60 minutes, with no relief guard needed for breaks or meals. The contractor must provide 24/7/365 coverage and is responsible for vacation, sick-leave, and emergency relief; all guards must hold Arizona DPS individual registration cards by the start date and the company DPS agency license at award. The applicable Service Contract Act wage determination is 2015-5473, Revision 28, with Guard I at $22.25/hour and Guard I Supervisor at $23.16/hour (WG-4 Steps 2/3). Additional services, extra guards, and supervisory costs are to be included in the monthly pricing, and the contractor is not responsible for fire system repairs but must report fires, pull alarms, and assist with evacuation.

The VA's Southern Arizona Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ is seeking a contractor to provide uniformed Fire Guard Services for Building 2 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors) at 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ. The contract requires 24/7 coverage, including all federal holidays, with at least one guard on duty at all times and an on-call supervisor available. The period of performance runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under NAICS code 561612. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of price and past performance, with price being the more important factor.

This is a sources sought announcement for market research, not a solicitation. The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ is seeking qualified contractors to provide uniformed Fire Guard Services 24/7, including holidays, for Building 2. Services are to be performed at 3601 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723, with coverage required from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029. The NAICS code is 561612, with a size standard of $29 million, and the government is particularly interested in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small business categories. Respondents must submit a capability statement and company details in writing to demonstrate their expertise.