J--UPGRADE SECURITY & INTRUSION SYSTEMS at Joshua Tre

The contract awards the upgrade of security and intrusion systems across multiple non-historic and historic buildings at Joshua Tree National Park, with performance scheduled from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for standard locations and extending to July 1, 2027, for the historic Black Rock Nature Center. The scope includes supplying and installing modern cellular-compatible security equipment such as control panels, keypads, motion sensors, and door contacts, along with the removal and disposal of legacy systems, comprehensive site cleanup, and delivery of detailed system design documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and on-site training for National Park Service staff. The contract requires strict compliance with Federal Protective Service standards, NISPOM, HSPD-12, and other federal, state, and local regulations, with all work subject to government inspection and acceptance at the site located at 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA. Performance is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, where price is the primary factor, followed by technical merit including superintendent oversight, quality control, safety management, schedule adherence, and the authority to direct subcontractors and correct non-conformances in real time. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement and is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621, with a size standard of $25 million in annual receipts. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DIAR clauses with authorized deviations, including enhanced provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, fast payment procedures, security prohibitions, safeguarding of contractor information systems, and whistleblower protections. Special requirements mandate the presence of an on-site superintendent with full authority to manage subcontractor activities and ensure compliance, while prohibiting ATV use on NPS grounds and requiring compliance with privacy training, pollution prevention, and anti-trafficking policies. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all contractors must maintain active SAM registration with a validated UEI. The Statement of Work is supported by a 12-page detailed specification and an 11-page wage determination for San Bernardino County, California, referencing the Service Contract Act’s uniform maintenance reimbursement rate of $3.35 per week. The Contracting Officer, Bradley Metler, is the sole point of contact, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to be formally designated after award