Blri - replace defective 8' PIV valve

The National Park Service (NPS) Pacific West Region is soliciting proposals for the replacement of a defective 8-foot Post Indicator Valve (PIV) at the Blue Ridge Parkway in Vinton, Virginia. The contract requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies necessary to remove the existing underground PIV, install a new 8-inch PIV valve, restore the fire suppression system to full operational condition, and perform site restoration including excavation, backfill, and broadcast seeding. Contractors must be qualified personnel experienced in commercial fire protection system inspection, maintenance, and valve replacement, and must comply with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 standards. Awards will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is technically acceptable on a pass/fail basis and offers the lowest evaluated price, with no discussions anticipated unless deemed in the government's best interest. The solicitation deadline is January 27, 2026, at 1500 Eastern Standard Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 22, 2026, that requires offerors to coordinate attendance by emailing jordan_hatfield@nps.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed. The period of performance extends from February 2, 2026, to April 4, 2026, with a delivery date of April 4, 2026. Work must be completed Monday through Friday between 7 AM and 4:30 PM at the Vinton Maintenance Facility of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Vinton, Virginia, where the building will remain occupied during the contract period. Contractors must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4369 for North Carolina counties, submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and provide liability insurance and warranty information upon contract award.