Annual fire systems ITM

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a contractor to provide Fire Suppression System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Services for Big Bend National Park in Texas. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number 140P1325Q0010 requires a qualified firm to perform comprehensive testing and inspection of 12 fire alarm systems, 12 water-based fire sprinkler systems, clean agent fire suppression systems, and kitchen fire suppression systems located park-wide. Contractors must provide NICET Level II certified personnel and follow NFPA 72 (2022) and NFPA 25 (2023) standards, submitting detailed inspection reports and discrepancy documentation. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical capability, and past performance, with offerors required to submit a two-page capabilities statement, three past performance references from similar projects within the last 5 years, and necessary licenses/certifications. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM ET on February 21, 2025, with an anticipated award within 14 days of closing, and all work must be completed by March 31, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business type and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price commercial contract under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code is 561210 (Facilities Support Services), with an associated PSC code of S202 for Fire Protection services. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. The work will be performed across multiple facilities at Big Bend National Park, including locations in Castolon, Chisos Basin, Panther Junction, and Rio Grande Village. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the wage determination indicates minimum wage rates of $17.20 per hour for service workers, with additional fringe benefits of $5.36 per hour for health and welfare. The contracting officer is Sam Hyslop, who can be reached at samuel_hyslop@nps.gov or 970-880-4482 for any questions regarding the solicitation.