Lowell National Historical Park - Security Upgrade
Overview
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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 National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting proposals for Security Upgrades at Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, MA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, set aside 100% for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due by June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves upgrading security systems across four park structures. Key deliverables include:
- Installation of CCTV (closed-circuit television) systems.
- Installation of new card swipe readers (PAC).
- Provision of electrical service support for new systems.
- Construction of new security demising partitions and installation of security doors at Boott Mill #6 (3rd and 5th floors) and the Counting House (Mezzanine Level).
- Detailed architectural and electrical drawings, along with project specifications, are provided in the attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Project Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 411 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a size standard of $19.0 million.
- Place of Performance: Lowell, MA.
- Wage Rates: Federal Construction Wage Rates for Barnstable County, Massachusetts (Davis-Bacon) apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to Samuel McKenzie (Samuel_McKenzie@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process. Technical factors (Technical Approach, Relevant Experience and Past Performance, Training and Certifications, Security) are of equal importance to Price. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at 67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Offerors are encouraged to attend.
- Registration Requirements: Offerors must have a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Point of Contact
- Primary Contact: Samuel McKenzie, Contracting Officer, samuel_mckenzie@nps.gov.
Attachments
Key attachments include Project Specifications, Drawings, Davis Bacon Wage Determination, Construction Contract Administration Provision, Limitation on Subcontracting Report template, and a Past Performance Questionnaire.