Z--Install Fire-Rated Suspended Acoustic Ceiling System - Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center

This solicitation seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the installation of a fire-rated suspended acoustic ceiling system at the Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center located in Owyhee, Nevada. The scope covers approximately 416 square feet across three interior commercial rooms (Electrical Room, Riser Room, and Maintenance Room). The work includes complete layout and installation of the ceiling grid system with seismic bracing as required by code, coordination with existing utility systems above the ceiling (lighting, HVAC, fire sprinklers), installation of fire-rated ceiling tiles, and final site cleanup. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring the work complies fully with applicable fire, building, seismic codes, and federal labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act. Inspection and acceptance are governed by FAR 52.246-12, with the government maintaining the right to inspect at all reasonable times and the contractor responsible for correcting or replacing any nonconforming work. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act and mandates certification as an Indian Economic Enterprise. Offerors must submit the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form confirming eligibility. The contract requires compliance with agency-specific provisions concerning subcontracting limitations and tribal coordination, including mandatory engagement with the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) and adherence to tribal tax and regulatory laws pertaining to work on tribal land. Additionally, a 100% payment protection bond must be provided within ten days of award to ensure contractor performance and payment. The contract period is ninety calendar days from notice to proceed, with performance and acceptance occurring at the Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center. Proposals are evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, emphasizing technical capability, delivery timelines, and price reasonableness, with the government retaining discretion to make award decisions based on performance risk. Post-award invoicing is strictly electronic via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with hardcopy supporting documentation required. The contracting office is the Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region located in Phoenix, Arizona, with the primary point of contact being the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the BIA.