N--WABA REPLACE LIFE/SAFETY SYSTEMS

The contract pertains to the replacement and installation of critical life and safety systems at the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Visitor Center and Administration Building in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, under Department of the Interior oversight. The scope includes replacing the existing fire alarm system, intrusion alarm system, and CCTV system, as well as installing a new door access control system, all aimed at enhancing security, safety, and compliance with federal standards. The work must adhere to NFPA 72, IBC 2024, IFC 2024, ASTM E-84, and NPS Reference Manual 58, with final acceptance conducted on-site by the Fire Code Official and Contracting Officer’s Representative, and only the Contracting Officer authorized to approve nonconforming work. The contract is awarded under a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical capability over price, with no LPTA threshold. Offerors must comply with Buy American provisions, trade agreements, and restrictions on equipment from covered foreign entities such as Hikvision and Dahua, and ensure all systems are free from prohibited telecommunications or surveillance technology. Security and information systems must meet FAR 52.204-21 safeguards, including physical and logical isolation of networks, access control, authentication, and incident reporting, with coordination required between the contractor and NPS IT staff. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF permitted, and requires full compliance with labor standards, privacy training, and data safeguards, including FIPS and NIST-aligned practices for information systems. Delivery is FOB Destination to the site at Jct. Hwy 47 and 47A, Cheyenne, OK 73628, with the contractor responsible for all inspections, documentation, and compliance with OSHA, MUTCD, and NPS standards. The NAICS code for construction services (238210) applies, and socioeconomic status representations are required, including small business, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, and SDB certifications if claimed. The contracting officer is Nathan Ziegler, reachable via email, with a COTR to be designated post-award. The solicitation, issued in April 2026 with multiple amendments, closed for proposals on May 14, 2026, and requires electronic submission through authorized portals with completed representations under FAR 52.