Z--Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park -

The contract issued under solicitation number 140P4326Q0030 by the Department of the Interior, through the Ner Services Mabo office in Boston, Massachusetts, pertains to the installation of fiber and Ethernet cabling, security cameras, and flood lights at the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a required performance period from July 27, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The work encompasses strict compliance with FEA standards, National Park Service Cabling Standards, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B.2-1 for Category 6 or greater cabling, ANSI/TIA-56, and the National Electric Code for all low-voltage and line power installations. All equipment, including AXIS cameras and Cisco switches, must be new, unused, and TAA compliant, and all technicians must be certified by the respective manufacturers. The contract is awarded on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis, with technical capability and past performance serving as mandatory pass/fail gates requiring a detailed work plan and three recent, relevant projects with verifiable customer contacts. The Statement of Work includes specific exhibits detailing installations at key park structures such as Slater Mill and Wilkinson buildings, including network cabinets, conduit systems, and camera placements. The contract incorporates critical federal acquisition regulations including 52.212-5 with a February 2025 deviation, 52.203-6 with Alternate I from November 2021, 52.222-41 for Service Contract Labor Standards, and 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination with an April 2026 deviation. Contractors must comply with Executive Orders on minimum wages and paid sick leave, as well as FAR clauses on contractor ethics, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions against trafficking in persons. All proposals must be submitted via email by June 8, 2026, including completed FAR 52.212-3 representations, a technical approach, and past performance documentation. Invoices are to be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with contractors required to register within five business days of award. Records must be retained for three years after final payment or longer if related to litigation or termination. The