N--GLCA REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

This federal contract amendment (Amendment 0002) for solicitation 140P1526Q0081, issued by the National Park Service (NPS) Arizona MABO, addresses the replacement of the fire alarm system at Lake Powell School in Bullfrog, Utah. The primary purpose of this amendment is to incorporate a comprehensive Q&A section to clarify project requirements for potential offerors. Key details established in the Q&A include: - **Scope and Design:** The contractor is responsible for a turn-key, in-kind replacement of the existing system, including all permitting, approvals, electrical support, and conduit. No formal design drawings exist, and contractors must produce any required permit or design drawings. - **Equipment and Compatibility:** While Notifier and Honeywell components are specified, equivalent UL-listed systems are acceptable, provided the contractor demonstrates equivalency and ensures school staff are adequately trained. Standard horn/strobe notification is acceptable; voice evacuation is not required. - **Wiring and Installation:** Existing fire alarm cabling may be reused if testing confirms it is code-compliant. Unforeseen wiring damage must be reported to the Contracting Officer. - **Operations:** The school consists of four single-story buildings serving approximately eight students and four staff. The facility will remain occupied, and standard working hours apply. - **Authority and Approvals:** The Kane County Fire Marshal and the Glen Canyon NRA Fire Chief serve as the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued after permit approvals are secured, with work to be completed within 30 calendar days.

This federal contract amendment (Amendment 0001) modifies solicitation 140P1526Q0081 for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA) project to replace the fire alarm system at Lake Powell School in Bullfrog, Utah. Issued on June 11, 2026, by the National Park Service (NPS) Arizona Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), the primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date. The underlying project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to successfully complete the fire alarm system replacement. The amendment notes that a second amendment will be issued in the future to address and incorporate submitted questions and answers; however, no further questions are being accepted at this time. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised deadline to prevent rejection of their proposals.

This government solicitation, RFQ 140P1526Q0081, is issued by the National Park Service for the replacement of the Fire Alarm System at Lake Powell School in Bullfrog, UT. The contract will be a firm-fixed price commercial contract awarded based on best value considering price, technical capability, and prior experience. Offerors must be registered as a small business in SAM with an active registration and the specified NAICS code (561621) and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Key requirements include a site assessment, removal of the existing system, and installation of a new Notifier Addressable Firewarden Panel and associated components, with work to be completed within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation outlines detailed instructions for offer submission, including a checklist, signed SF1449, price schedule, three prior experience references, and a capabilities statement. It also incorporates various FAR clauses and Department of the Interior clauses concerning authorities, liability insurance, and the prohibition of ATVs.