J--PAIS FY26 REHABILITATE FIRE SUPPRESSION
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 National Park Service (NPS) Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to rehabilitate fire suppression equipment at Padre Island National Seashore. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about March 25, 2026, with responses due approximately 15 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
The project involves the rehabilitation of fire suppression equipment specifically for the Sea Turtle Science and Recovery (STSR) Lab. Key tasks include:
- Reprogramming waterflow switches.
- Replacing and/or repairing failed waterflow switches.
- Replacing failed air/water gauges.
- Performing inspections and maintenance for 5-year and 3-year ITM tags.
- Repairing backflow prevention assemblies.
- Updating ITM tags and correcting inspection tags.
- Obtaining final acceptance for all work performed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated to be 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Award Anticipation: Spring 2026.
- Wage Requirements: Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Nueces County, Texas will apply.
- Formal Solicitation Release: On or about March 25, 2026.
- Responses Due: Approximately 15 days after the RFQ issue date.
- Anticipated Close Date: May 24, 2026 (specific date/time to be announced in the solicitation).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business Set Aside Total.
- Registration: Offerors must possess a UEI number, be registered and active in SAM.gov, and have completed Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date.
Submission & Evaluation
- The government intends to issue a formal Solicitation with construction specifications.
- Site visit details will be provided within the forthcoming solicitation package.
Additional Notes
This is a preliminary notice; the formal solicitation will follow. Hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation will not be provided. For inquiries, contact Joseph Kirk at joseph_kirk@nps.gov or 605-574-0510.