Fire Alarm Suppression Backflow Inspect Maintain
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price commercial service contract for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm, fire suppression, and backflow devices at Mount Rainier National Park. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, travel, parts, and materials to inspect, test, and perform as-needed repairs for:
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire suppression systems (dry and water-based sprinkler systems)
- Domestic and fire service backflow prevention devices
Work must comply with applicable Federal, State, local codes, NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25, 70, 72, 101), and NPS policies. Specific inventories of fire alarm devices, sprinkler systems, and backflow prevention devices are provided, requiring field verification by bidders. Work primarily occurs in the Longmire area, requiring coordination with park operations and consideration of seasonal conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Service Contract
- Period of Performance: Base year (04/06/2026 to 04/05/2027) plus up to four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years total.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Headquarters Building Parking Lot, 55120 238th Ave E, Ashford, WA 98304. RSVP is encouraged.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to john_flatt@nps.gov or by mail.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability (including past performance), and Quoter's Capability demonstrated by past performance on similar projects. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference.