Chilled water piping inspection at independence NA

The National Park Service Northeast Region is soliciting firm fixed-price quotes for a comprehensive chilled water piping inspection at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The procurement requires contractors to conduct minimally intrusive video and ultrasonic thickness inspections of up to 1,000 linear feet of chilled water supply and return lines installed in 1998, with the primary objective of assessing current pipe conditions and remaining service life. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of successful water pipe inspection experience and provide a minimum of three references to qualify for award consideration. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability and pricing for the specialized inspection services. Critical deadlines include questions due by July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and quote submissions due by July 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with all submissions required via email to the contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $19.5 million, restricting competition to qualified small businesses with active SAM registrations. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are identified in the solicitation documents, though the specialized nature of the work suggests significant technical requirements and associated costs. The contract period of performance spans from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with actual inspection work scheduled between November 1st and April 1st to avoid peak cooling season operations. Performance will occur at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, where contractors will inspect the underground chilled water distribution system that serves critical historic buildings including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and other significant structures. Site visits can be arranged through the facility contact Ryan Kemble, and contractors must navigate the challenges of inspecting buried, insulated piping through multiple manholes throughout the historic park complex.