SAPU GATES UPGRADE
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), through the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract to upgrade security gates at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in Mountainair, New Mexico. This Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) involves adding motorized operators to existing entrance gates at Gran Quivira and includes optional work for relocating and motorizing a gate at Quarai. The project aims to reduce staff travel time, increase security, and enhance safety. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to automate entrance gates. The scope includes:
- Gran Quivira Unit: Automating the existing entrance gate with a motorized operator. This involves installing concrete pads, new automatic gate arm operators, conduit, wiring, hardware, an existing loop in the pavement, a "Knox Box" model 3200, signage, and painted stop bars. Training for park personnel and documentation are also required.
- Quarai Unit (Optional Work): Two options are available:
- Option 1 (Swing Gate): Relocating and motorizing the existing gate at Location "A." This requires obtaining permits, trenching new underground power, constructing a new pipe gate, and installing operators, a magnetic loop, and a "Knox Box."
- Option 2 (Cantilevered Gate): Installing a new cantilevered gate at Location "B." This also requires permits, new underground power, a rolling gate, remotes, a magnetic loop, a "Knox Box," and motion-activated security lighting. All work includes provision of a two-year warranty on labor, parts, and materials, and all gate operators must be UL 325 compliant. Work at Quarai is adjacent to a county road, requiring compliance with county regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: Work is to begin within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days.
- Wage Requirements: Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Torrance County, NM (Davis-Bacon Act) will apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 14, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to nathan_ziegler@nios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Simplified Acquisition procedures will be used, with award based on best value considering Technical Capability (Experience), Delivery Schedule, and Price.
- Site Visit: A highly encouraged site visit is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM MDT.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete the provided Technical-Experience Questionnaire and submit pricing using the Price Schedule for all base and option line items.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with a size standard of $19 million.
- Offerors must have an active UEI number and be registered and active in SAM.gov with completed Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date.
Contact
Nathan Ziegler Email: nathan_ziegler@ios.doi.gov Phone: (605) 574-0480