HOSP - Install Fire Suppression

The National Park Service is conducting a market survey to identify small business contractors interested and capable of designing and installing fire protection and life safety systems at Hot Springs National Park. The project involves the restoration and upgrade of two historic duplex residential buildings, originally built in the 1930s and currently used for temporary NPS employee housing and law enforcement activities. The scope includes installing single station fire and carbon monoxide alarms, an NFPA 13D wet pipe automatic sprinkler system, and local alarm notification compliant with applicable fire codes and NPS standards. Work will be confined to the interior with no expected disturbance to the historic exterior and includes restoring separate duplex units by infilling an opening with a fire-rated wall assembly. The anticipated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, and contractors must be registered small businesses under NAICS code 238220, which covers Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size threshold of $19 million. Interested firms are required to submit a market research survey by May 20, 2026, via email, and participation is voluntary with all related costs borne by respondents. The results will inform the acquisition strategy, but this survey is not a solicitation or commitment for contract award. The work is expected to begin in fall 2026, and contractors should ensure they meet bonding requirements and applicable federal regulations for residential buildings classified as group R-3 under relevant building codes.