UPGRADE SECURITY & INTRUSION SYSTEMS at Joshua Tre
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, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for security and intrusion system upgrades at Joshua Tree National Park, California. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract to modernize outdated security infrastructure. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply and installation of new security equipment across various office spaces and buildings within Joshua Tree National Park, including both non-historic and historic structures like the Black Rock Nature Center. The scope encompasses:
- System Design: Developing comprehensive designs for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Emergency Notification Systems, ensuring compatibility with existing fire alarms and consistent equipment.
- Installation: Site preparation, hardware installation (controllers, keypads, sensors), and system integration.
- Compliance: Adherence to Federal Protective Service (FPS), NISPOM, and HSPD-12 standards.
- Testing & Training: Functional and performance testing, commissioning, and training for park staff.
- Maintenance & Support: Provision of a minimum one-year warranty on all newly installed components with a 72-hour response time. Specific upgrades are detailed for numerous buildings, including North Entry Gate, Maintenance Bldg 102, Visitor Bldg 104, and various Black Rock facilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561621, with a $25M size standard.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated site work start in July 2026. Project timeline is 365 days from award. Specific items have PoPs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, or July 1, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Joshua Tree National Park, CA.
- Wage Determination: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5629, Rev. 28) for the Service Contract Act applies to Riverside and San Bernardino counties, impacting labor costs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 12, 2026, by 8:00 PM UTC.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to
Bradley_Metler@nps.gov. - Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation based on PRICE, TECHNICAL, PRODUCT FEATURES/WARRANTY, and PAST PERFORMANCE. Offerors must provide at least three past projects similar in scope and magnitude within the last five years.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM Local Time at 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Bradley Metler, Bradley_Metler@nps.gov.