H--YELL FIRE EXTINGUISHER REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) / Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable contractors for fire extinguisher inspection services at Yellowstone National Park (YNP). This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves annual inspections for approximately 1,650 fire extinguishers. Services include:
- Annual Inspections
- 6-Year Internal Inspections
- Hydrostatic Inspections
- Extinguisher Recharges All work must comply with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, ensuring proper mounting, type, weight, and quantity of extinguishers. Services are anticipated to occur annually between June 1st and August 31st, with invoicing by September 15th.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (Market Research)
- Potential Contract: Base year plus four-year purchase order
- NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional Scientific and Technical Services) with a $19.5 Million size standard
- PSC Code: H312 (Inspection: Fire Control Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage, but small business socio-economic categories are being queried.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms should submit responses to Sally_Leitch@ios.doi.gov by the deadline. Submissions should include project-specific answers, company details, past experience, and commercial pricing for various inspection and recharge services across different extinguisher types and sizes. Information on replacement costs and estimated travel requirements is also requested. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes and will be considered valid for 12 months.
Additional Notes
The NPS is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responses are voluntary and become government property. Vendors who do not respond may still participate in future RFQs. Government RV sites may be available, but the contractor is responsible for lodging. An escort will be provided to the contractor.