Fire suppression system at fredericksburg VC

The National Park Service is seeking contractors to install a comprehensive fire suppression system at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center within Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia. The procurement requires furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and professional services necessary to install a complete wet pipe sprinkler system connected to a new 6-inch fire main from the City of Fredericksburg public water system. The work includes constructing a partition wall with door in the downstairs women's restroom for the sprinkler riser room, installing fire protection coverage throughout the historic museum facility, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 13 standards and National Park Service historic preservation protocols. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, and proposals are due September 5, 2025. The solicitation includes an option for installing a 3-inch potable water line connecting the Visitor Center and Bookstore buildings, with all work requiring coordination with existing utilities and specialized procedures for historic structures.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period from September 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, requiring completion within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The work will be performed at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center located at 1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, with the building remaining closed during construction to facilitate installation activities. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements as outlined in the Virginia wage determination, coordinate with Vector Security for fire alarm system integration, and follow strict guidelines regarding archaeological considerations and potential environmental hazards including asbestos and lead paint in the historic facility.