Y--Fort Peck JDC Fire Alarm System Upgrade

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the upgrade and repair of the fire alarm and suppression system at the Fort Peck Juvenile Detention Center in Poplar, Montana. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 140A1626Q0070, is a full and complete set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring all offerors to self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise in accordance with the Buy Indian Act and DIAR Part 1480. The work involves upgrading the master control unit, control and check valves, backflow preventers, line flushing valves, drainpipe fixtures, air compressors, jockey and fire pumps, replacing blocked pipeline sections, and installing detention-grade smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguisher housings, and ensuring full system functionality including notification to local authorities. All materials and components must be detention-grade, tamper-resistant, and part of a nonproprietary system complying with NFPA codes. The contractor must submit shop drawings, a bill of materials, and waste removal records, and is required to provide a Quality Assurance Plan. Performance must commence within 10 calendar days of award and be completed within 90 days, with final acceptance verified by the RMR Facilities Program Specialist or Branch Manager after witnessed testing by an assigned maintenance worker. The contract is a fixed-price lump sum arrangement with payment governed by FAR clauses including prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and requires performance and payment bonds, insurance coverage for work on a government installation, and adherence to the FAR’s material and workmanship standards, which have a deviation effective January 2026. The contractor is responsible for securing all materials and equipment, complying with the Ft Peck Tribes TERO Ordinance, ensuring all licensed personnel meet Montana state requirements, enforcing federal COVID-19 protocols, and conducting background checks on all employees if detainees are present. Warranty coverage is 365 days, and electronic warranty files must be submitted to the BIA. Contract closeout requires a signed completion report and documentation of subcontractor closeout. All proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF, DOCX, or XLSX format by the deadline of June 23, 2026, to Kurt Egner at kurt.egner@bia.gov, and must include completed representations, certifications, the IEE form, and Attachment 8. The Government will award