Minuteman National Historical Park- FARWELL JONES
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is soliciting proposals for the replacement of a gas-fired boiler at the Farwell Jones House within Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, MA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value of less than $25,000. Proposals are due January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of the existing gas-fired cast iron boiler and associated components, followed by the installation of a new boiler meeting or exceeding existing specifications. This includes supplying all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and tools. Key tasks involve minimizing damage during removal/installation, pressure testing the new system, and providing operational training and documentation. Work must comply with applicable laws and standards, and the contractor must warranty the work. Contractor employees must possess Massachusetts Plumbing and Electrical Licensing.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposal)
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price (based on FAR 52.216-1)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Value: Less than $25,000
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – April 2, 2026 (60 days)
- Place of Performance: Farwell Jones House, 955 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
- Proposal Due: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM local time
- Published Date: January 7, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process. Technical evaluation will precede price evaluation. Offerors must submit proposals in separate volumes via email to Samuel McKenzie (Samuel_McKenzie@nps.gov), with each attachment not exceeding 30 MB. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard of $19.0 Million.
Additional Notes
- Compliance: Adherence to Davis-Bacon Wage Determination MA20260004 is required.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 955 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742.
- Pre-proposal Questions: Due by January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Experience: Offerors must provide documentation of relevant experience and past performance for at least three projects completed within the last five years.