J--FIRE AND SECURITY ALARM MONITORING SERVICES FOR GO

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), San Francisco County, California
FIRE AND SECURITY ALARM MONITORING SERVICES FOR GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
SOURCES SOUGHT 140PP027Q0017
1. Introduction: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY- This Source Sought is solely for information and planning, as a means for the government to conduct market research, identifying interested parties and their capability to support the requirements for fire and security alarm monitoring equipment and services for NPS-occupied buildings in GGNRA.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) encompasses over 80,000 acres spanning three counties, and includes over 700 historic and non-historic structures. Many of these structures are NPS- and partner-occupied buildings. In accordance with NPS policies, these buildings must be monitored for life safety via fire alarm systems. Most occupied buildings also have security alarms.
Currently, alarm responses are overseen by the NPS Communications Center (Dispatch), located in the Presidio of San Francisco. The Dispatch receiving station is owned by NPS and operated by the United States Park Police. All NPS-occupied buildings are solely monitored by Dispatch. Partners may use third-party monitoring agencies for security only, but fire alarms currently report to NPS Dispatch.
Per the 2026 Condition Assessment, the current monitoring system, both hardware and software, is fully obsolete. The park has determined that a third-party monitoring system is preferred, to ensure that hardware and software are maintained by subject matter experts: NPS Dispatch will serve as an ancillary receiving station. Also, park partners will no longer be required to report fire alarms directly to Dispatch: both fire and security alarms may be monitored by third parties, so long as notifications are also sent to NPS Dispatch.
There are approximately 110 GGNRA/NPS-occupied buildings which will require monitoring. NPS anticipates that existing alarm control panels in good condition can be maintained / reused, and that new communications units will need to be installed and monitored by a third-party vendor. POTS lines are being terminated in the park. The park is neutral regarding the type(s) of communications units, which may radio alarm transmitters, include cellular service, or satellite: note that there are topographic challenges to communications in the park which will need to be addressed by the future vendor, particularly in Marin County.
Responses to this Sources Sought will be considered and will help the Government dictate a path forward. All business categories will be considered to include small and large businesses.
2. Place of Performance: Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), San Francisco County, California.
3. Disclaimer: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. An organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre- solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published online at the Contract Opportunities website at www.sam.gov. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
4. Contractor Capability: Provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to support the requirements for fire and security alarm monitoring equipment and services for NPS-occupied buildings in GGNRA.
Basic Description of Work:
¿ The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, and supplies to perform the requested services.
¿ The contractor shall perform continuous monitoring of fire and security alarms with alerts transmitted to appropriate responders, including San Francisco Fire Department, Marin County Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire Department, and National Park Service Communications Center (United States Park Police and NPS Law Enforcement) in accordance with NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and NPS Director¿s Order & Reference Manual 28 Structural Fire Management. Identify any other national codes applicable to the process (International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, et al.)
¿ Purchase or lease of new communications units for fire, security and/or hybrid control panels at approximately 110 buildings [lease preferred].
¿ Operations and maintenance of monitoring and communications elements, including hardware and software updates as needed.
¿ Installation requirements for new equipment and proposed installation process (by offeror or others). Installations shall comply with the International Fire Code, International Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Note that existing power supply and conduit shall be used to the maximum extent feasible.
¿ Initial commissioning and regular testing, inspection and maintenance (ITM) of the equipment.
¿ Vendors must comply with FAR clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Contractor shall perform the following services
¿ Continuous monitoring of fire and security alarms, with simultaneous notification to first responders and NPS law enforcement
¿ Maintain communications units and receiving station(s) in operable condition, in accordance with annual testing, inspection and maintenance requirements per NFPA 72 and NPS Reference Manual 58
¿ Address malfunctioning / inoperable fire alarm equipment within [24 hours] in accordance with NFPA 72 code requirements
¿ Address malfunctioning / inoperable security alarm equipment within [72 hours] in accordance with NPS policies
¿ Perform quality control activities and provide [monthly] status reports to NPS regarding [alarms received and type, responders contacted, number of units in operation, number of malfunctions / inoperable units, number of repairs made and duration to restore to operation]
5. Response to Sources Sought: Interested contractors must be currently registered (or be able to register prior to any future award) in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the official SAM website at www.sam.gov (SAM registration is FREE - there is no cost to use SAM).
Interested contractors able to perform the type of work detailed above are encouraged to PROVIDE THEIR COMPANY OR ENTITY NAME, ADDRESS, Unique Entity ID NUMBER, CONTACT INFORMATION (phone and email) FOR PRIMARY POINTS OF CONTACT.
Additional information to provide:
1. Your Company¿s Business Size
2. Relevant Information demonstrating capability to perform this type of work. Include sample projects that are like this requirement including estimated costs of the project performed.
3. The communication equipment does your company offer for lease or for purchase?
4. Do you have service contracts that are similar work for base and Option Years? If so, please provide a sample.
Email Responses directly to Contracting Officer Liset Gomez at liset_gomez@ios.doi.gov. Any questions can be directed to Liset Gomez via email or by telephone at 415-265-5650. Responses are due no later than October 29,2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time.
6. Important Notes: Interested parties may register at www.sam.gov to receive notification when the solicitation and any amendments or notices are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the Contracting Opportunities site at www.sam.gov for all information relevant to desired acquisitions.