Havo 337265-1877 volcano house fire pro

The National Park Service is seeking qualified contractors to replace the fire protection system at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's historic 1877 Volcano House building through Solicitation 140P8226B0001. The project requires design and installation of a complete automatic wet pipe fire extinguishing sprinkler system providing 100 percent building coverage in accordance with NFPA 13 standards, utilizing rigid black steel Schedule 40 piping with corrosion-resistant sprinklers and comprehensive safety features including seismic protection, backflow prevention assemblies, and fire department connections. Key qualifications include employment of a registered fire protection engineer with PE licensure and NCECI certification or five years of dedicated fire protection experience, and a sprinkler system installer with NICET Level IV certification; contractors must also manage significant historic preservation requirements including minimizing wall penetrations, protecting furnishings, and coordinating with the park's Cultural Resource Manager. The solicitation is evaluated on the basis of a firm-fixed-price lump-sum contract award, with bids due by March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Hawaii local time, and virtual bid opening scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time; written questions must have been submitted by February 26, 2026, and a mandatory site visit was held on February 23, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard, with no identified incumbent contractor. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a performance and payment bond requirement of 100 percent of the original contract price, to be furnished within seven calendar days of award, and work must commence within seven calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed with completion required within 180 calendar days including final cleanup. Performance is scheduled for the period April 1, 2026, through October 1, 2026, with work restricted to daylight hours (6:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday, and all work conducted at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052. Contract administration will be handled by Contracting Officer Michael Davidson with Contracting Officer Representative Scott Henrickson; additional project requirements include 24/7 fire watch coverage during construction, invasive species inspection protocols, and compliance with construction wage rate requirements and Buy American provisions.