Z--Eisenhower National Historic Site

The National Park Service, through the Northeast Regional Contracting office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has issued a firm-fixed-price solicitation for the replacement of dry-pipe fire suppression systems at the Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, under solicitation number 140P4226Q0005. The scope of work involves the demolition and installation of new fire sprinkler systems across multiple historic structures including the Farm One Bank Barn, Farm Two Show Barn, and Guest House, with all work required to comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and other applicable fire and building codes. The project demands strict preservation of historic materials, adherence to site access and work restrictions, and compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates as outlined in Wage Determination PA20260073 for Adams County, Pennsylvania. The contract is a competitive total small business set-aside with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000, and awards will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offers are due by April 2, 2026, and the period of performance is anticipated to be 182 calendar days beginning within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed, with a firm completion deadline of September 30, 2026. Contractors must submit proposals in two electronic PDF volumes—one technical and one pricing—with all documentation formatted to federal requirements and submitted exclusively via email to the designated contracting officer. Compliance with FAR clauses on subcontracting limitations, labor standards, Buy American, and supply chain security is mandatory, including the submission of a subcontracting percentage worksheet to verify adherence to the 52.219-14 clause. Materials must be shipped and stored in manufacturer-sealed containers, protected from environmental damage, and labeled according to strict identification standards, with all piping end-capped and fittings properly encased. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, coordinating with the site’s personnel to minimize public disruption, and delivering comprehensive documentation including as-built drawings, test logs, warranty certifications, and proof of wage compliance. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will oversee onsite inspections and acceptance, with final acceptance contingent upon successful testing, resolution of any punch list items, and issuance of a Letter of Final Acceptance. Key personnel substitutions require prior written approval, and all subcontractors must flow down contractual obligations, including restrictions on the use of prohibited telecommunications equipment