N--South Pedestrian and Vehicle Gate Access Control C

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office in Billings, MT, has issued a firm-fixed-price, single-award contract for the repair of electronic access control cabling for the south pedestrian and south vehicle drive-through gates. The project, valued at $26,700.00, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210. The period of performance is from September 2, 2026, to October 30, 2026. The scope of work requires the contractor to remove failed cabling and replace it with burial-rated underground cabling to restore reliable operation and prevent future failures. Key tasks include repairing damaged conduit, installing a splice/terminal block in an exterior junction box, replacing reader pedestals, and reconnecting all access control equipment. Final government acceptance is contingent upon successful operational testing of both gates and verification that all hardware functions as intended. Award is based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff process that evaluates price and past performance. The lowest-priced offer is evaluated first for acceptability. Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management and must submit invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform System. All work must be performed in a professional manner adhering to manufacturer requirements and industry standards.