Alma CO2 fire suppression replacement and RE-certi

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform CO2 fire suppression replacement and re-certification services for the Schooner ALMA National Historic Landmark located in San Francisco, California. The project involves removing, inspecting, refilling, and reinstalling four 75-pound CO2 cylinders in the vessel's engine room at Hyde Street Pier, with strict compliance required to NFPA and USCG CFR standards. The government will evaluate quotes based on best value, considering technical capability, past performance, and price competitiveness. Prospective contractors must submit their quotes by January 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 6, 2025, and questions due by January 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM PDT. Interested firms must be certified by equipment manufacturers and licensed by USCG/DOT to perform the specialized marine fire suppression work.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with a size standard of $19.5 million. The period of performance is from January 27, 2025 to March 31, 2025, with work to be completed Monday through Thursday between 7:00am and 3:30pm. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and qualified personnel to complete the fire suppression system recertification. Contractors must submit detailed pricing for four main components: CO2 cylinder replacement, system testing, carbon dioxide filling, and carbon dioxide supply. The Department of Labor wage determination indicates that workers must be paid prevailing wages, with minimum rates starting at $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026. The total project scope is relatively small, focusing on precise technical work within the maritime historical preservation context.