SHEN - Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Service

The National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking a contractor to provide fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance services for Shenandoah National Park (SHEN). The solicitation (140P4225Q0014) requires a qualified vendor to perform annual inspections and six-year servicing for 265 fire extinguishers across various weight classes and types, including ABC and Halon models. Contractors must be licensed in Virginia to perform fire safety equipment maintenance and demonstrate successful completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, considering price, key personnel qualifications, and prior experience. Quotations are due by 12:00 PM EDT on April 22, 2025, with an amendment extending the deadline to April 23, 2025, and providing a Q&A document to address potential vendor questions.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a base period from June 2025 to May 2026 and four optional one-year extension periods potentially extending through May 2030. There is no current incumbent contractor performing these services at SHEN, and the total contract value for additional tasks in each period will not exceed $5,000. The work will be performed along the 105-mile Skyline Drive and at the park's headquarters in Luray, Virginia, covering 265 fire extinguishers across multiple facilities including employee quarters, maintenance offices, visitor centers, entrance stations, and administrative buildings. The inventory includes 187 10-lb ABC extinguishers, 49 5-lb ABC extinguishers, 28 20-lb ABC extinguishers, and small quantities of CO2 and Halon extinguishers. Most extinguishers have inspection dates between 2017-2019 and maintenance due dates ranging from 2020-2024.