Replace Fire Rated Archive Vault Door
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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.
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 soliciting quotes (RFQ 140P8326Q0038) for the replacement of fire-rated archive vault doors at Nez Perce National Historic Park in Lapwai, ID. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to remove existing hollow metal doors and replace them with UL-listed fire-rated hollow metal doors and frames, complete with automatic door closers and fire-rated hardware. This ensures compartmentation requirements for dedicated storage collections are met. The scope includes:
- Replacement of the existing double metal fire-rated archive vault door (B3: 86" H × 76.25" W).
- Installation of specific fire-rated hardware: mortise lockset (Grade 1, ADA lever), deadbolt (Grade 1), continuous geared hinges, security astragal, perimeter smoke/draft control gasketing (UL 1784), and ADA-compliant thresholds.
- Installation of automatic door closers compliant with NFPA 80.
- Application of paint finish to match existing walls and doors.
- Provision of UL fire labels and compliance documentation.
- Commissioning tasks including keying, closer adjustment, and ADA force checks.
- An option exists to replace a second fire-rated door (B2: Collections Storage Vault Door). All work must adhere to the attached Statement of Work, Specifications, and Wage Determination.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
- Period of Performance: 120 days after Notice to Proceed, anticipated from June 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Nez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 US Hwy 95, Lapwai, ID 83540-9715.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Nez Perce Visitor Center. RSVP is required to john_flatt@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Deadline: Submit written questions to john_flatt@nps.gov by Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 1300 PT.
- Quote Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to john_flatt@ios.doi.gov or mailed. A single PDF is preferred.
- Required Forms: Bidders must complete the provided pricing sheet (Attachment 2) and a past performance questionnaire (Attachment 3) detailing similar projects within the last five years.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability (relevant experience, plan for performance, references), and Contractor's SAM registration status.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and "ACTIVE" in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Important Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required. Bidders must adhere to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for labor costs.