Nebe complex fire suppression upgrades

The National Park Service Northeast Region is procuring fire suppression system upgrades for the NEBE Complex at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The project involves upgrading aging fire protection components at the Visitor Center and Corson building, adding missing system components, removing excessive detection elements, and consolidating two separate systems to address design flaws identified in a 2018 Life Safety and Fire Protection Risk Assessment. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in fire security system installation and provide references for three similar projects completed within the last five years. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with evaluation based on technical experience, past performance, and pricing as equally weighted factors. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 33 William Street in New Bedford, and proposals are due by September 17, 2025, to be submitted electronically to Contracts Officer Melvin Gartrell.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services). The contract value is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract. Performance will occur at 33 William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a 180-day performance period beginning from the Notice to Proceed and work commencing within 10 calendar days of award. The contract period runs from September 29, 2025, to March 30, 2026, and includes requirements for COVID-19 vaccination and OSHA-compliant personal protective equipment for all vendor personnel. The project encompasses multiple buildings within the NEBE complex, including the Corson Block Building, Old Bank Building, and Link Building, requiring comprehensive installation of new sprinkler systems, alarm systems, control systems, and associated plumbing and electrical components.