T--WILDFIRE REMOTE DETECTION SYSTEM

The National Interagency Fire Center, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a small business to provide a wildfire remote detection and monitoring system through a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the solicitation number 140L3726Q0060, issued on June 2, 2026, with offers due by June 10, 2026, at 1700 Eastern Daylight Time. This acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621, Security Systems Services, including remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems. The contract is structured on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning award will go to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets all technical requirements, demonstrates acceptable past performance, and submits the lowest price. The technical approach must include a system for early smoke detection using modeling and sampling architecture combined with remotely operated cameras, delivering a situational awareness service, automated alerts to fire managers, a web-based portal with live and time-lapse imagery, and infrastructure installation involving network components and ISP coordination. Documentation covering access agreements, installation procedures, and connectivity configurations must be delivered upon completion. The system must integrate with federal fire management systems such as EGP and comply with industry standards and manufacturer specifications. The contract period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031, with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination. The administrative office is located in Boise, ID, and the contracting office is responsible for payment and contract administration. Invoices must be submitted monthly or more frequently with prior approval, must include detailed line-item data, shipping information, TIN if required, EFT details if applicable, and be sent to a designated address. Payment will be made by check, with final balances due within 30 days of completion invoice approval. Offerors must complete all representations and certifications electronically via SAM, include their UEI, and comply with FAR provisions including 52.202-1 (Definitions), 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), 52.212-5 (Contract Clauses), and 52.233-1 (Disputes). Additional mandatory disclosures include compliance with telecommunications restrictions under FAR 52.204-26 and adherence to federal statutes governing procurement integrity, kick