Fire Suppression System for Fossil Butte
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Water System Improvements to Meet Fire Protection Requirements at Fossil Butte National Monument. This is a Firm Fixed Price Construction Task Order with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due July 20, 2026, at 1300 local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive water system upgrades and fire suppression installations, including:
- Construction of a new 6-inch PVC fire water line serving the Visitor Center.
- Installation of a new 45,000-gallon underground fiberglass water storage tank.
- Connections to existing water supply lines.
- Installation of a new fire pump and associated utility services.
- Installation of a new propane-fueled emergency generator within a cold-weather enclosure, with piping from a new propane storage tank.
- Electrical connections to the Visitor Center and new pump house.
- Construction of a site enclosure wall and grading at the generator location.
- Installation of an integrated fire suppression system within the existing Visitor Center, including fire alarm and electrical work, and restoration of impacted finishes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction Task Order
- Period of Performance: 595 calendar days after notice to proceed
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Proposal Due: July 20, 2026, at 1300 local time
- Published: June 22, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value tradeoff method, considering technical merits, performance risk, and proposed price. Key evaluation factors include:
- Project Experience
- Key Personnel Experience
- Schedule
- Safety
- Price
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an "active" status.
- Firms involved in developing the design or specifications for this project are not eligible to submit proposals.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. MDT. RSVP is required by June 29, 2026.
- All base MATOC IDIQ clauses apply.
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Questions must be submitted in writing to Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov no later than five business days prior to the RFP due date.
- Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov.