REPLACE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 soliciting proposals for the replacement of surveillance cameras at various locations within Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, with an estimated project magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000. The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price contract based on a best-value source selection process. Proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves the removal of existing cameras, wiring, and conduit, followed by the installation of 48 new IP-connected, PoE-capable security cameras across six locations: four Entrance Stations and two Visitor Centers (as optional line items). The new cameras must meet specific technical requirements, including 4 MP resolution, H.264 compression, IP67, NEMA 4X, and IK08 durability ratings, and be four-season operational with built-in IR illumination. All cameras must be compatible with Milestone Xprotect Corporate VMS (2019 R2 or current version), with the contractor providing necessary device licenses (Care Plus and Care Premium).
The scope also includes network programming, installation of low-voltage communications cabling (CAT 6A), new PoE+ switches, UPS systems (with 1-hour holdover), and six Milestone Local Recording Servers (with 30-90 days storage). Cabling must be hidden or run in conduit, and cameras painted to blend with the environment. The contractor is responsible for planning, measurements, testing, staff training, and providing as-built documentation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), size standard $19M
- Project Magnitude: $100,000.00 to $250,000.00
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Wage Rates: Davis Bacon General Wage Decisions VA20250008, VA20250168, and VA20250014 apply.
- Subcontracting: Prime contractors must perform a minimum of 15% of the work (excluding materials) per FAR 52.219-14.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
All installed network systems must comply with NPS network security and telecommunications infrastructure design specifications, including the National Electric Code (NEC) and NPS-Cabling-Standard-v-1.4 rev2. Compliance with NEPA and NHPA Section 106 requirements is mandatory. The latest Q&A clarifies that PTZ capability is not required for exterior cameras and that the SOW's camera count of 48 supersedes the Bid Schedule's 40. Rack space is available in NPS wiring closets, but contractors may need to provide wall-mounted racks in some instances.
Submission & Site Visit
Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value source selection process. An organized site visit was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Bidders are urged to review all amendments, particularly Amendment 0003 and its attached Q&A, for the latest requirements and clarifications.