J--UPGRADE SECURITY & INTRUSION SYSTEMS at Joshua Tre
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for security and intrusion system upgrades at Joshua Tree National Park. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to supply and install new security equipment across various park office spaces, replacing outdated systems. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, at 1700 PD.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive upgrade of security systems, including:
- System Design: Developing a complete system architecture for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Emergency Notification Systems, ensuring compatibility with existing fire alarms and consistent equipment across buildings.
- Compliance: Adhering to federal, state, local, Federal Protective Service (FPS), NISPOM, and HSPD-12 standards.
- Installation: Site preparation, hardware installation (controllers, keypads, sensors, emergency devices), and system integration.
- Testing & Training: Functional and performance testing, commissioning, and training for park security personnel.
- Maintenance & Support: Providing a minimum one-year warranty on all new components with a 72-hour response time. Specific upgrades are required for multiple buildings, including the North Entry Gate, Maintenance Bldg 102, Visitor Bldg 104, and the Headquarters Bldg 100, among others. Requirements include new motion sensors, door/window contacts, panic buttons, cellular communication, and keypads.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a $25M size standard.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated site work start in July 2026, with a project timeline of 365 days from award.
- Place of Performance: Joshua Tree National Park office spaces.
- Site Visit: An optional site visit was held on May 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM at 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in SAM. Quotes must be submitted via email to bradley_metler@nps.gov. Evaluation will be based on a comparative assessment of PRICE, TECHNICAL, PRODUCT FEATURES/WARRANTY, and PAST PERFORMANCE. Offerors must provide project narratives, technical experience, warranty information, and at least three (3) past performance references for similar projects within the last five years.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0001 extended the proposal closing date to May 29, 2026, at 1700 PD. Any further questions are due by May 13, 2026, at 1300 PD. Clarifications include: existing cabling can be reused if functional; new cellular communicators are needed for fire systems if required for monitoring; smoke detectors only need replacement if incompatible; and no specific cell dialer is sought.
Additional Notes
A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5629) for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, CA, is attached, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for compliance. This announcement serves as the only solicitation.