Fort Vancouver NHS INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a contractor to install fire suppression systems at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington. The project involves configuring and installing hydraulically designed NFPA 13 automatic dry pipe sprinkler systems for four buildings (722, 704, 733, and 721), with a base bid covering two occupied office buildings and optional line items for additional structures. The work includes buried and concealed distribution piping, above-ground insulated piping, sprinklers, and connections to existing fire lines and alarm systems, with special consideration for archaeological monitoring and preservation of historic building fabric. The solicitation requires detailed past performance documentation, relevant project experience questionnaires, and compliance with various federal acquisition regulations including representations and certifications. Proposals are due by July 16, 2025, following an extension from the original July 2 deadline, with mandatory site visits conducted on June 16 and June 23, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), with construction magnitude estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. The contract structure includes a base item for Buildings 722 (2,030 sq. ft.) and 704 (1,310 sq. ft.), with Bid Option 1 for Building 733 (2,550 sq. ft. Quartermaster Storehouse) and Bid Option 2 for Building 721 (11,030 sq. ft. gymnasium/auditorium). The performance period is established from August 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026, providing six months for completion of the fire suppression installations. The work will be performed at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, with specific attention required for occupied buildings, archaeological sensitivities, and coordination with existing tenants and park operations.