J--FOSM - REPLACE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES

This contract, issued as a Request for Quote under Standard Form SF18 with solicitation number 140P6026Q0025, is a Firm Fixed Price procurement set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS code 237110, with a size standard of $45 million, administered by the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior. The work involves replacing two commercial backflow prevention assemblies at the Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas—one at the Historic Commissary and Courthouse buildings and another at the Maintenance Building—with new units that meet specific technical standards, including a Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly with a 6-inch service size, cast iron with epoxy coating and stainless steel components, flanged ends, OS&Y flanged gate valves, a 48-inch assembly width, and a stainless steel deferential relief valve without sliding seals. Each assembly must include a meter for detecting underground leaks and unauthorized usage. The project also requires the installation of heated enclosures with minimum 500-watt, 120 VAC, 1-phase heaters, 16-inch by 22-inch padlockable access panels, clear building identification, and vandalism-resistant security features for valves and access points. All work must be performed in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer specifications, and existing electrical outlets and concrete pads must remain intact. The contract demands a detailed Contractor Quality Control Plan, independent laboratory testing certified to ASTM standards D790, D2412, D2990, D5813, and F1216, and compliance with the Buy American Act for construction materials. Performance is scheduled to occur between August 1 and November 1, 2026, with a 90-day completion window from the Notice to Proceed. All proposals must be submitted via email to Bridget Parizek by the deadline of June 26, 2026, and must comply with specific formatting and content requirements, including a single PDF quote package titled “QUOTE PACKAGE,” a completed checklist, signed SF18 and all amendments, evidence of technical capability, and documentation of at least three to five relevant projects completed within the past five years. Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum and include all materials, labor, taxes, and incidentals. Offerors must be registered with active SAM status and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. The government will evaluate offers in groups of three, starting with the lowest price and moving