7J--Pompeys Pillar Security System Upgrade

The contract for the Pompeys Pillar Security System Upgrade is a firm fixed-price solicitation issued by the Bureau of Land Management, Montana State Office under the Department of the Interior, with solicitation number 140L3626Q0037. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, restricting eligibility to small businesses with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. Performance is required at Pompeys Pillar National Monument, with a defined period of performance from August 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, and work must commence within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety days thereafter. The scope includes the installation and commissioning of a security system, governed by detailed specifications referenced in the Statement of Work (Attachment 1), drawings, and applicable standards from AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the site and is governed by FAR clauses 52.246-12 and 52.213-4, requiring full compliance with contract specs and performance standards, with the government retaining authority to reject nonconforming work. Evaluation for award is based on a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing prior demonstrated experience over price, though price becomes influential when experience levels are comparable. Experience must be the offeror’s own completed work within the last five years, with assessments of relevance, recency, size, scope, and success history rated as High, Some, or Low Confidence. Price must be reasonable, affordable, and free of unbalanced line items, as unbalanced pricing risks rejection due to government exposure. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes by July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with Volume 2 limited to five pages. Key special requirements include suspension of work upon discovery of cultural or archeological resources, compliance with fire prevention laws during fire danger seasons, maintenance of traffic control devices per MUTCD standards, and adherence to all referenced specifications in effect at solicitation date. Payment must be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with WAWF prohibited; no packaging or marking requirements apply. The Contracting Officer is Chad Clapp, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will be designated upon award. All offerors must provide their active SAM UEI, complete required representations