Award - Install Fiber, Lava Beds NM

The National Park Service (NPS) at Lava Beds National Monument (LABE) has a requirement for the installation of fiber optic cables. Fiber will be installed to improve the connectivity between buildings around LABE headquarters. The pre-existing conduit will be utilized but an addition of a new conduit will cover the remaining route for the new fiber optic cable. The conduits must be flexible metallic, or electrical metallic, or PVC Schedule 40 electrical conduit to protect against rodents and other natural damage.

The installation of the fiber optics is critical to maintaining connectivity to park administration, including facilities, integrated resources, fire operations, emergency operations center, and park headquarters. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies necessary to complete the work as identified in the project specifications and associated documents provided as attachments to the solicitation.

Per FAR 36.204 the project range is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this purchase order is 237130 and the small business size standard is $45 million.