National Park Service, Denver Service Center, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225

63 -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY/REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF COMPONENTS FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK IN PENNSYLVANIA SOL 1443-CX-2000-96-014 POC Sandie Williamson, 303/969-2117 CNT 1443-CX-2000-96-014 The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225 is seeking a single supplier to provide all components, including technical assistance, for a UL listed NFPA 72 Fire Alarm System (System) at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The NPS plans to negotiate an indefinite delivery/requirements contract with Simplex Time Recorder Co., Gardner, Massachusetts, 01441-0001 under the authority of FAR 6.302-2 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.) See Numbered Note 22. Please refer to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) for the requirements for installation of fire alarm systems that serve contiguous and noncontiguous properties under one ownership from a proprietary supervising station. A Simplex 4020 alarm system has been competitively selected to be installed in 5 buildings in Independence Square in Independence National Historic Park. An integrated system supplied by one manufacturer is required to ensure system compatibility, uniformity, and the ability to identify each discrete device at the park command center. GENERAL: a. The System shall monitor 2400 points (fire detection and control devices) located in more than 40 buildings. The system shall be expandable up to 5000 points. b. The System shall provide individual monitoring and control of 372 devices connected to the existing Simplex 4020 fire alarm control panels in five of the buildings. c. The System shall use networked fire alarm control panels interconnected using a fiberoptic cables and/or telephone lines. Although most buildings are located in an area of one square mile, a few of the buildings may be up to 8 miles from the command center. d. The System shall be monitored and controlled from a command center located in the Park. Individual point identification and control shall be provided at the command center through an interface that has been designed to meet ergonomic requirements. The interface shall include, but not be limited to, color monitor, computer based event logging, printer, and associated peripherals. e. The System may be upgraded over a period that may exceed 10 years. When each building is upgraded, the System shall be able to monitor and control each individual device. f. The supplier shall be able to provide long term parts and maintenance agreement. g. The supplier shall have a formalized training program and be willing to train NPS personnel to maintain and test the System. (0086)

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