Blrv: install security system in i-295

The National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a small business contractor to install a comprehensive security system at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center located in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The project involves implementing a new security infrastructure, including three cameras (one exterior PTZ or multi-sensor and two interior), a cellular-communicating alarm system with 17 motion and contact sensors, and associated network infrastructure. The solicitation (140P4325Q0044) will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with offers assessed on price, technical approach, project safety plan, and past performance. Potential contractors must submit a detailed narrative describing proposed installation methods, provide three examples of similar completed projects, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, and quotes are due by June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, to be emailed to Contracting Officer Mari Tolleson.

The contract is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 238210 with a small business size standard of $19M. The performance period is from June 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025, spanning approximately 160 calendar days. The place of performance is in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with the specific location being the I-295 Office Space. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project requires installation of a sophisticated security system that must be compliant with section 889B and Department of Interior physical security standards. The government will prioritize contractors demonstrating successful completion of similar security system installations within the past five years, with preference given to firms showing technical merit and competitive pricing. The system must utilize a provided PoE network switch, router, and WiFi, and must remain separate from the NPS network.