Summary
The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service issued a presolicitation for design-build services to modernize the fire alarm and emergency voice evacuation systems at the IRS Building (1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC). The scope calls for a new digital/addressable network voice evacuation system, a bi-directional amplifier (BDA) two-way radio enhancement, two-way communications, monitoring of remote fire alarm control panels, and work performed during non‑operating hours while the existing system remains operational. The procurement is planned as a firm‑fixed‑price contract with an estimated construction magnitude of $20M–$25M and a period of performance of 815 days from notice to proceed.