Z--NIFC 410B RSC FIRE ALARM REPLACE

This contract, titled Z--NIFC 410B RSC FIRE ALARM REPLACE, is a solicitation issued by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior for the replacement of a fire alarm system at a facility in Boise, Idaho, Ada County. It is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, and all proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Matthew Steele, by the deadline of July 31, 2026. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a Short Cover Letter containing their company details, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, point of contact, and disclosures regarding any pending lawsuits, debarment, or suspension status. Proposals must include a completed SF-18 pricing form and a supplemental Bid Schedule detailing all line item costs, with no alternate proposals permitted. The contract is subject to Buy American requirements for construction materials, and all work must comply with applicable prevailing wage determinations. The period of performance is 120 calendar days from the date of award, and work must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays; any after-hours work requires prior written approval. A detailed project schedule in Gantt chart format must be submitted, clearly indicating the Notice to Proceed date, final completion date, and total duration. The contractor is required to designate key personnel and coordinate deliveries to prevent long-term storage or overcrowding of construction areas, ensuring materials are handled according to manufacturer specifications to avoid damage, theft, or deterioration. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract value, must be submitted within ten days of award, supported by sureties listed in Treasury Circular 570 or other acceptable security. All payments must be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with mandatory attachments including an invoice date, billing period, schedule of values accounting, progress payment certification, weekly payrolls, subcontractor payment substantiation, and a 52.223-9 certification for final payment. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those governing personal identity verification, executive compensation reporting, System for Award Management maintenance, labor standards, DEI discrimination prohibitions, hazardous material identification, prompt payment, patent indemnity, and biobased product reporting. The use