Y--PUHE REPLACE TELECOM LINES HQ TO VC
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service is seeking bids for the replacement of telecommunication lines at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site (PUHE) in Hawai'i. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm-fixed-price contract. The project involves installing new telecom lines and removing existing infrastructure between the headquarters and visitor center. Bids are due by April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time (Hawaii).
Scope of Work
This project entails the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of new telecommunication lines within existing buried conduit, including new wires and panels, and connecting them to existing systems at both the visitor center and headquarters. Concurrently, the contractor will remove and dispose of all existing telecommunication wires and approximately 500 linear feet of existing conduit. The work requires strict compliance with detailed construction specifications, drawings, and telecommunications industry standards (BICSI, TIA, NEC).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities) with a $45M size standard
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM local time (Hawaii)
- Virtual Bid Opening: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM MT (via Microsoft Teams)
- Questions Due: April 10, 2026, 10 AM HT
- Site Visit: April 3, 2026, 9 AM HT at Pu'ukohola Heiau NHS (registration required via email to michael.davidson@ios.doi.gov)
Key Requirements & Considerations
Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation requires performance and payment bonds, as well as a bid guarantee. Submittals include a Construction Schedule, Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and product data. Work must adhere to strict environmental protection measures, site access limitations, and specific work hours (daylight, Monday-Friday). Compliance with Hawaii wage determinations (HI20260001) is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically as a single .pdf file (max 34 MB) to PWR_Sealed_Bids@nps.gov.
Evaluation
This is a Sealed Bid solicitation; therefore, evaluation factors are not used. Award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.