Manz-fire system inspections-base YR

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Region seeks annual fire protection system inspections at Manzanar National Historic Site, with quotations due July 16, 2026 at 1400 PT. This is full and open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Inyo County, California, at the historic site located at 5001 US-395, Independence, California 93526. The contractor must hold California state licensure and three years of continuous fire protection inspection and testing experience in California throughout the contract term. Work encompasses inspection and testing of five dry sprinkler systems (riser diameters 2 to 4 inches), one electric-powered fire pump (Peerless 10 MAF), three hydrants with flow testing, and six backflow preventers, all located within 1,000 yards of the visitor center. Inspections and tests must comply with applicable NFPA codes and standards, with work performed during regular park hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays). The contractor must provide 72 hours advance notice and be accompanied by park employees when accessing occupied housing units.

The contract covers a base year from August 3, 2026 through August 2, 2027, with four optional years exercisable on June 30 annually through 2030. NAICS 238220 applies with a $19,000,000 small business size standard. Service Contract Act labor standards apply: $28.51 base hourly rate plus 30 percent fringe benefits for WG 6 Fire Alarm System Mechanics, with prevailing wage determination effective May 13, 2026 for Inyo County. Deliverables include NPS Annual Inspection Forms and NFPA Testing Forms in PDF, and a deficiency list in MS Excel, all due within specified timeframes. Evaluation weighs price, relevant prior experience (three references within five years), and licensure and certification (pass/fail). Contractors must carry liability insurance of $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $500,000 property damage. Caleb Overbaugh is the contracting officer at caleb_overbaugh@ios.doi.gov.