Repairs to fire suppression tank rich

The National Park Service Northeast Region seeks repairs to a fire suppression water tank at Richmond National Battlefield Park in Richmond, Virginia, with proposals due September 21, 2026. This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside; only small businesses registered in SAM under NAICS Code 238220 are eligible.

Place of performance is Richmond National Battlefield Park, 3215 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223. Work is limited to normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology as authorized by FAR 12.203(c)(3).

The work requires repairs to bring the fire suppression water tank into compliance with NFPA 22 2023 and all applicable prevailing codes including the International Building Code and Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Scope includes tank inspection and repair, interior cleaning, passive cathodic protection installation, lightning protection per NFPA 780, and liquid level indicator maintenance. Performance period is 120 calendar days from notice to proceed, with an estimated start date of October 15, 2026, and delivery by February 12, 2027. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Decision VA20260007 for Richmond County, Virginia, construction work. Small business subcontracting limitations are 75% for construction by special trade contractors. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value are required unless the contract price falls below the applicable threshold. Offerors must submit technical capability questionnaires demonstrating prior experience on similar projects and document compliance with Biobased product requirements. Certifications required include FAR 52.209-13 (arms control compliance) and FAR 52.229-11 (foreign procurement tax withholding).