LAKE26-0039-PARA FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM
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, has issued a Solicitation for the LAKE26-0039-PARA Fire Suppression System project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to install new sprinkler and fire detection systems in two NPS log cabins at the Dellenbaugh Admin Site within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Arizona. The estimated value for this project is between $500K and $800K. Offers are due by July 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves bringing two existing NPS log cabins at the Dellenbaugh Admin Site up to current fire code by installing comprehensive fire suppression and detection systems. This includes:
- Installation of a fire suppression system (wet pipe system, valves, piping).
- Installation of a fire alarm system.
- Integration of a submersible pump in an existing tank and a generator.
- All necessary plumbing and electrical work.
- Trenching, excavation, and site restoration.
- Compliance with NFPA codes for lodging.
Site Conditions & Logistics
The Dellenbaugh Admin Site is a remote location with no cellular, landline, or internet service. The nearest medical facilities are 90 miles away. The contractor must provide all food, fuel, water, supplies, tools, and equipment. Daily commuting from St. George, Utah, is not recommended due to logistical challenges detailed in the provided transportation map (Attachment 4).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm-Fixed-Price).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS size standard: $19.0 million in average annual receipts).
- Estimated Value: $500,000 - $800,000.
- Period of Performance: 300 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply (Attachment 5).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering:
- Price (Attachment 7)
- Technical approach
- Relevant Prior Experience (Attachment 8)
- Past Performance (Attachment 9)
The proposal submission package (Attachment 6) requires two volumes:
- Volume I: Price & Technical (including Technical Narrative, Project Experience, Past Performance).
- Volume II: Business Information (including SF 1442, Key Personnel and Trades Form (Att 10), SF 24 Bid Bond (Att 11), SAM Registration, Small Business Status, and various certifications/forms (Att 12, 13, 14, 15)).
Key Dates & Contact
- Pre-proposal questions due: June 30, 2026, 14:00 PDT.
- Site Visit: June 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT/8:00 AM MDT (RSVP required).
- Past Performance Questionnaires due from references: July 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. PDT.
- Offers Due: July 17, 2026, 1400 local time.
- Submission Method: Via email to caleb_overbaugh@ios.doi.gov.
- Contact: Caleb Overbaugh (caleb_overbaugh@nps.gov).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.