Z--NIFC 410A ITS Lighting Replace

The contract solicitation NIFC 410A ITS Lighting Replace, issued under solicitation number 140L3726R0002 by the National Interagency Fire Center within the Department of the Interior, seeks a firm fixed price contract for the replacement of lighting systems in office buildings at the NIFC Campus located at 3833 S Development Ave, Boise, ID. The project, classified under NAICS code 236220, is a total small business set-aside and operates under a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, with the government intending to make only one award. Performance is required to begin within 10 calendar days of award and must be completed within 220 calendar days, with a firm delivery and completion date of November 15, 2026. The scope encompasses repair and alteration activities focused on technical lighting infrastructure, with detailed requirements defined in 393 pages of specifications and 28 pages of drawings, including demolition, building updates, mobilization, and construction management. The contract mandates strict compliance with manufacturer guidelines for packaging, handling, and storage of materials, requiring original sealed containers, protective coverings, and specific labeling for doors, cabling, and metal framing in alignment with ANSI and AISI standards. All work must adhere to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, as outlined in the attached wage determination, and contractors are obligated to provide performance and payment bonds. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes: Volume 1 containing mandatory documentation including the fully completed SF 1442 with signature authority, a bid guarantee of 20% of the proposal amount on GSA Form SF24, and representations and certifications verified through SAM; Volume 2 restricted to 15 pages detailing the technical approach, construction plan, and Gantt schedule showing start, NTP, and completion dates; and Volume 3 presenting pricing based on the supplemental bid schedule and SF 1442, with labor costs compliant with the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute. Offerors must comply with numerous FAR clauses, including RFO deviation versions for construction schedules, inspection, and use of premises, along with anti-kickback, whistleblower, and fraud-related provisions. A qualified safety and quality control plan must be submitted within 10 days of award, and a special inspector must be employed to conduct testing and submit certified reports. Payment must be submitted via the