Z--IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT INDEP

The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive irrigation system maintenance and repair services at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract has a base performance period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year periods extending through June 30, 2031, and a potential six-month extension if exercised. The work requires weekly inspections of all irrigation components including control valves, sprinkler heads, and electrical systems, along with routine maintenance, repairs, and seasonal activities such as startup, winterization, and damage documentation. Deliverables include monthly inspection reports, seasonal reports, and repair recommendation documents, all performed in accordance with ANSI Z133.1-2006 Tree Care Safety Standards, federal OSHA regulations, and 36 CFR Part 2 for resource protection, with OSHA taking precedence in case of conflicts. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 221310, with offers due by May 29, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email in two separate files—one containing technical and administrative information without pricing, and the other as a standalone price proposal in Excel format. Evaluation follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, requiring offerors to pass two mandatory technical gates: demonstrating technical capability through a detailed approach and relevant experience on at least three similar projects within the past five years, and proving administrative responsibility including active SAM registration, UEI number, CAGE code, and compliance with all required certifications and provisions. Contractors must maintain strict confidentiality of government-provided materials, implement a comprehensive safety plan covering PPE, emergency contacts, property protection, and excavation protocols, ensure all on-site personnel and vehicles are clearly identified, and provide all necessary insurance while indemnifying the government against property damage. Contract administration is managed through a point of contact at the Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO office, with mandatory pre-performance meetings to establish work schedules and values, and monthly invoicing required through the IPP.gov platform. The contract includes restrictions on subcontractor sales, a clause permitting service extension, and compliance with wage determinations and federal acquisition regulations, including FAR 52.212-4 (as amended March 2026) and attached provisions for commercial services and clauses incorporated by reference.