Fire Protection Cost Estimating (Class C)

The contract requires the development of Class C cost estimates with an accuracy range of ±10–15% for fire protection systems, using RS Means data and federal estimating standards to support the National Park Service’s budgeting and procurement processes. The work must adhere strictly to established federal guidelines and industry-recognized cost modeling tools to ensure reliable and defensible financial projections for fire protection infrastructure across NPS facilities. This effort directly informs funding allocations and acquisition planning, making precision and compliance with standardized methodologies essential. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, categorized under NAICS code 541330 for architectural, engineering, and related services. The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026, with responses due by 9:00 PM ET on May 12, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of the Interior through its NPS Conops Strategic office, and performance will occur wherever NPS-managed facilities require assessment, with no specific geographic limitations indicated. All proposals must demonstrate capability in federal cost estimation practices and prior experience with fire protection system costing under similar federal directives.