H--FIRE SUPPRESSION AND FIRE ALARM INSPECTION, TESTIN

The contract is for fire suppression and fire alarm inspection, testing, and maintenance services at the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia, with a total potential duration of five years, including a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The solicitation, issued under number 140P4226Q0038, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The contract is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561210, and only small businesses with active SAM.gov registration may respond. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate files by August 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, to the designated point of contact, Deborah Coles, and hardcopy, fax, or in-person submissions are prohibited. Contract performance will occur at multiple sites within the park, including the Chancellorsville Visitor Center, Chatham, Curatorial, Ellwood, Fredericksburg Visitor Center, and other historic structures, where work must be conducted using non-invasive methods to protect historic fabric. The scope requires annual inspections and maintenance of all fire suppression and fire alarm systems in compliance with the International Fire Code, NFPA standards, and National Park Service Reference Manual 58, with contractors supplying all tools and materials. Technical proposals must demonstrate capability through a detailed technical approach, valid licenses and certifications for all personnel, at least three relevant projects completed within the past five years with satisfactory CPARS ratings, and documentation of biobased product usage as required by Section C.35. Compliance is verified through a pass/fail evaluation of technical capability and contractor compliance, including active SAM registration, submission of required clauses and provisions, and correct entity certifications. The contract includes mandatory compliance with federal regulations such as prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, use of FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems, restricted telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA, OFAC sanctions, and service contract labor standards under the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act. Invoicing must be done electronically through the IPP system with attachments including payrolls, daily diaries, and detailed work descriptions. The contract also includes a provision for a six-month option to extend services, and all work is subject to government inspection and acceptance, with nonconforming services subject to correction at no additional cost. The