Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) requires the ser
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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.
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Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), specifically Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA), is soliciting quotes for backflow prevention assemblies inspection, testing, and maintenance services. This firm-fixed price commercial contract aims to ensure regulatory compliance and water safety throughout GRCA, including South Rim, North Rim, and Inner Canyon locations. Proposals are due July 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM AZ time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services for approximately 313 backflow prevention assemblies across GRCA and an additional 16 assemblies at the Horace Albright Training Center (HOAL). Key tasks include:
- Annual inspection and testing of all specified backflow prevention assemblies.
- Recording test results (pass/fail) and identifying deficiencies.
- Performing repair or replacement services for identified deficiencies, subject to Contracting Officer approval via contract modification.
- Adhering to specified standards from the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
- Maintaining compliance with OSHA safety standards and providing proof of required licenses and certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Contract (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Approximately July 1, 2026, to January 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 221310, Size Standard $41.0M)
- Proposal Due: July 8, 2026, 1:00 PM AZ time
- Questions Due: July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM AZ time
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made based on a combination of price, technical capability, and prior experience. Evaluation factors other than price are significantly more important than price. Offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Offers must be submitted via email to Taylor_Jones@ios.doi.gov. The solicitation is issued on Standard Form (SF) SF18 and includes a Statement of Work (SOW) and a Backflow Prevention Assembly List. For inner canyon locations, helicopter services will be provided at no cost for up to two personnel during inspection cycles; flights for repairs will be negotiated.