H--Annual Testing of Fire Systems Carlsbad Caverns NM

The contract, solicitation number 140P1226Q0026, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 for annual testing of fire systems at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. It requires the inspection of 180 fire extinguishers and testing of 30 fire alarm and suppression systems in full compliance with NFPA 10, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, and other applicable UL and ANSI standards. Work must be performed between June 1 and July 31, 2026, with all activities conducted on-site at the park, ensuring public safety and access is maintained throughout. The scope includes recharging, replacement, retagging, and documentation submission, including inspection reports, deficiency logs, GPS coordinates, and photographic evidence, all delivered during project closeout. The contract is not structured with populated line items or a stated estimated value, but labor wage rates range from $14.39 to $44.09 per hour. The solicitation is limited to small businesses certified in SAM with an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and offers must demonstrate documented direct experience providing all required labor, materials, tools, supervision, and travel. Evaluation will be based solely on price and technical capability as co-dominant factors, with no weight assigned to either and no use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology; instead, award will go to the offeror providing best value through a trade-off analysis. Amendments have extended the quote deadline to May 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. MDT and added a mandatory site visit on May 21, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically to Billie Thomas at [email hidden], and must include a capabilities statement, price schedule, and completed representations, including certifications under FAR 52.212-3 and compliance with whistleblower, trafficking, and privacy protections. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses with deviations for enhanced security controls on information systems, SAM maintenance requirements, and contractor employee protections. Invoicing must be done through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with payment by electronic funds transfer, and the Contracting Officer is Billie Thomas with no designated COR or COTR identified.