HELENA NATIONAL FOREST - Solar System Install on Existing Well

The contract is for the installation of a solar-powered water pump system on an existing well within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Townsend, Montana, replacing a gravity-fed system currently reliant on a high-lifter pump and generator. The work involves furnishing and installing solar AC/DC pumps, solar panels, mounting structures, wiring, plumbing, and a new 2,400-gallon 10-gauge steel storage tank, along with integrating all components into the existing infrastructure, mobilizing to the site, obtaining necessary permits, and conducting final cleanup. The period of performance is set from September 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with work required to be completed within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts, and all offerors must be certified as small businesses. The contract type is firm fixed price, with award to be made based on best value without formal trade-off or LPTA procedures, evaluating offerors on relevancy and confidence of experience and past performance, including timeliness, technical quality, cost control, and customer satisfaction. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and inspections and acceptances occur on-site under FAR 52.246-12, with Government responsibility for both functions. Special requirements include strict prohibitions on supplier terms that impose indemnification, restrict Government procurement rights, or exploit Government data for commercial use or AI training, with all such terms requiring explicit written authorization from the Contracting Officer. Contractors must affirm compliance with anti-discrimination laws under Title VI and VII, and any false certification may result in False Claims Act liability. Data must be stored and processed exclusively within the U.S., and contractors are barred from using Government logos or names for marketing. Security protocols require network access restrictions, no supplier suspension of Government systems, and full Government rights to inspect facilities, records, and electronic systems. Subcontracts must flow down all special requirements, and progress payments require adequate security, with unearned payments subject to repayment upon non-conforming performance or termination for cause. Payment must be submitted through the IPP.gov system, and proposals are due by July 21, 2026, via email to the Contracting Officer. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 29, 202