Annual fire systems ITM

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a contractor to provide annual fire systems inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services for Big Bend National Park in Texas. The solicitation, numbered 140P1325Q0017, requires a contractor with NICET Level II (or higher) certification to conduct comprehensive testing of 12 fire alarm systems and 12 water-based fire sprinkler systems across park locations. Contractors must meet stringent qualifications, including state/municipal certification and manufacturer-specific training, and will be responsible for testing all system components, providing detailed inspection reports, and identifying potential discrepancies. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, considering price, technical capability, and past performance, with proposals due by March 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM Central at the Maintenance Building near Panther Junction Visitor Center, with RSVP required 48 hours in advance.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price commercial contract using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is set to begin on April 18, 2025, with the contractor required to maintain active SAM registration and obtain liability insurance ($100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, $100,000 property damage). The work will be performed across multiple locations within Big Bend National Park, including Castolon, Chisos Basin, Panther Junction, and Rio Grande Village, covering buildings with various fire suppression systems. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination establishes minimum wages starting at $17.20 per hour, with additional benefits including health and welfare payments, paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will follow prevailing wage requirements for service contracts in Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Terrell counties in Texas.