WABA REPLACE LIFE/SAFETY SYSTEMS
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the replacement and installation of integrated physical security and life safety systems at the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (WABA) Visitor Center and Administration Building in Cheyenne, Oklahoma.
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks qualified contractors to upgrade existing fire alarm, intrusion alarm, and CCTV systems, and install a new electronic door access control system. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the design, equipment, installation, testing, training, and documentation of these integrated systems. Key components include:
- Fire Alarm System: Replacement with a code-compliant, non-proprietary system. Design must be performed by a licensed Fire Protection Engineer, NICET Level III technician, or approved Fire Code Official.
- Intrusion Alarm System: Replacement with a fully operational, non-proprietary system.
- CCTV Surveillance System: Replacement with a modern digital system, including indoor/outdoor cameras (NDAA Compliant, Axis Communication brand), a Network Video Recorder (NVR) with at least 7 days of footage retention, and Milestone compatibility.
- Door Access Control System: Installation of a new non-proprietary system for four doors, including card readers, a standalone workstation, and software capable of managing up to 50 users.
All systems must be installed according to applicable codes (NPS, DOI, NFPA, IBC 2024, IFC 2024, ADA, NDAA Section 889(a)(1)(A)) and operate on a separate, isolated network. The contractor must maintain continuous Visitor Center operations during installation and provide on-site training for NPS personnel. A minimum one-year warranty on equipment and labor/installation, with a 48-hour response for non-emergency issues, is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price commercial services contract.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 120 days, beginning mid-May 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%).
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with a $19 Million size standard.
- Labor Requirements: The Service Labor Standards, including DOL Wage Determination 2015-5327, Revision 29, apply, impacting labor cost calculations and requiring compliance with federal labor laws.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: An encouraged site visit is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time.
- Questions Due: Electronically by Close of Business (COB) April 30, 2026, to nathan_ziegler@ios.doi.gov.
- Quotes Due: Electronically by May 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time, to nathan_ziegler@ios.doi.gov. Quotes must be valid for 60 days and include all applicable taxes.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on technical capability (requiring at least 3 years of recent experience in the specified systems) and price. The government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Point of Contact
Nathan Ziegler, Contract Specialist, nathan_ziegler@ios.doi.gov, (605) 574-0480.