FOLS, Replace Alarm System & Electrical Panel
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PSC
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its MWR Midwest Region, is seeking quotes for the replacement of an alarm system and electrical panel at Fort Larned National Historic Site in Larned, KS. This is a Firm-Fixed Priced contract, 100% set aside for Total Small Businesses. Quotes are due by June 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This project requires the replacement of the main 400-ampere electrical distribution panel in the park visitor center, which currently services the park headquarters, visitor center, and museum facility. A temporary electrical service panel must be provided and installed during the replacement and testing phase. The work also includes selective cutting, patching, and painting to ensure a finished project. All tasks must be performed by a Kansas state-licensed electrician with at least five years of applicable experience, adhering to industry standards, manufacturer specifications, OSHA, and NFPA standards. The project involves detailed electrical drawings and specifications, and compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Pawnee County, KS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19 Million
- Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- Period of Performance: 75 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to nicholas_murray@ios.doi.gov in PDF format. The subject line must include the solicitation number, project name, and email number.
- Quotation Validity: Minimum of 60 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made based on the comparative evaluation of quotations to the offeror that provides the best value.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an "active" status.
Additional Notes
An electrical shutdown of the Visitor's Center (HS-1) will be required but cannot occur until after the third week of October. Contractors must adhere to National Park Service rules and regulations, including strict historical and archeological data preservation. A site visit is scheduled by appointment only at Fort Larned National Historic Site. Weekly safety meetings and a site-specific accident prevention plan are mandatory. A construction warranty of one year from final acceptance is required.