J--GC26 - MAINTENANCE OF JANUS FIRE

This contract, identified by solicitation number 140R4026Q0089 and titled “J–GC26 – MAINTENANCE OF JANUS FIRE,” is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541990, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Upper Colorado Regional Office for the inspection, maintenance, and optional repair of the Janus CO₂ fire suppression system at the Glen Canyon Power Plant in Page, Arizona. The system safeguards the windings of eight main generating units and must comply with NFPA 12 standards, including delivering at least 50% CO₂ concentration within the airtight generator housing within seven minutes. The contract structure includes a base year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, not to exceed five years total. Pricing is hybrid: Schedule A specifies firm-fixed prices for annual inspection and maintenance services, while all repair options are unpriced at award and require subsequent quotes subject to government review for reasonableness. Schedule B requires fully burdened hourly labor rates for a Field Supervisor and Field Technician, which must meet or exceed the SCLS Wage Determination for Occupational Code 23290 (Fire Alarm System Mechanic). Offerors must submit a detailed Five-Year Service and Maintenance Plan, a proposed schedule with key milestones, and documentation proving technician certifications, traceable calibration records for all testing equipment, and compliance with all SOW requirements. The evaluation process prioritizes Technical Approach, Past Performance on CO₂ fire systems (with documentation of at least two similar projects within five years), Qualifications of personnel including certifications, and Price, with award based on the most advantageous offer considering both cost and non-price factors. All proposals must be submitted electronically by July 20, 2026, to Megan Swift at megan_swift@ios.doi.gov with a specified subject line, and offerors must maintain an active SAM registration. Post-award, contractors must comply with stringent security protocols, including PIV badges for facility access, safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information, and flow-down of security clauses to subcontractors. Safety compliance is mandatory under the Bureau of Reclamation’s RSHS 2009 and OSHA guidelines, requiring submission of a written safety program and Onsite Job Hazard Analysis. Payment is processed exclusively through the Treasury’s IPP system, requiring electronic submission paired with a hard copy