FIRE SYSTEMS ITM (Big Bend National Park)

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a contractor to provide inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) services for fire protection systems at Big Bend National Park. The solicitation requires a contractor with NICET Level II certified personnel capable of conducting annual testing and inspection of 12 fire alarm systems, 12 water-based fire sprinkler systems, and various clean agent and kitchen fire suppression systems across the park. Contractors must perform comprehensive testing in accordance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 25 standards, verifying device functionality, alarm reporting, and documenting results in standardized reports. The contract demands two hard copies and one PDF copy of all inspection reports, with each system's report requiring inspector signatures. The pre-solicitation was posted on December 17, 2024, with a response deadline of December 30, 2024, indicating a relatively short window for potential bidders to prepare their submissions.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors within the Facilities Support Services NAICS category. While the current incumbent is not mentioned, the contract appears to be for a one-year service period focusing on annual inspection and maintenance of fire systems across multiple park locations, including visitor centers at Panther Junction, Chisos Basin, Castolon, and Rio Grande Village. The scope includes inspecting fire systems in approximately 12 buildings with various fire suppression technologies. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the inspection requirements and the park's extensive geographic coverage suggest a potentially significant contract value. Contractors will be expected to accompany National Park Service personnel during inspections and immediately report any life safety issues to the Contracting Officer.