Nepe fire suppression system repair

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform fire suppression system repairs at the Nez Perce National Historic Park in Lapwai, Idaho. The solicitation (No. 140P8325Q0020) requires replacing critical components of the fire suppression system, including the jockey pump, pump controller, and associated deteriorating pipes and valves. Contractors must adhere to strict park regulations, minimize environmental impact, and complete the work within a 30-day performance period. The government will evaluate offers based on a combination of price, technical capability, and past performance, with technical factors and past performance weighted approximately equally to price. Interested firms must submit a complete quote electronically by May 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as an active small business.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses in the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220) category, with a size standard of $19 million. The project site is closed to the public and staff during work, with standard work hours from 7am-5pm Monday through Friday. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation requires contractors to provide two to three project references from the past five years demonstrating similar work experience. The scope involves replacing a 2HP 115/230V 1 PH jockey pump and associated components to protect the park's museum collection of 308,110 objects. Contractors must attend a pre-work meeting, provide liability insurance, and comply with specific site access and resource protection guidelines, ensuring minimal disruption to the park's operations and preservation efforts.