Y--Fort Peck JDC Fire Alarm System Upgrade

This document is Amendment 0002 to federal solicitation 140A1626Q0070, issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Central Contracting Office in Reston, Virginia. Under the direction of Contracting Officer Kurt Egner, this amendment implements two critical changes to the solicitation. First, the proposal submission deadline is officially extended to August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Second, the acquisition strategy has been modified to set aside the procurement specifically for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised closing date and time to avoid potential rejection of their proposals.

This document is the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, which serves as a self-certification tool under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. To qualify for set-aside contract awards, an offeror must certify that it meets the definition of an IEE at three critical stages: when the offer is submitted, at the time of contract award, and throughout the entire duration of the contract. Contracting officers reserve the right to request verification of eligibility at any point during the acquisition process. The form outlines severe legal penalties for misrepresentation. Submitting false or misleading information to secure an award is a violation of 18 U.S.C. 1001, while submitting false claims during contract performance is subject to penalties under federal civil and criminal fraud statutes (31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287). To complete the representation, the offeror must provide specific organizational details, including the associated federally recognized tribal entity, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the legal business name, and the name of the individual who owns at least 51% of the IEE firm, finalized with a certifying signature.

This document is a federal wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates, fringe benefits, and health and welfare requirements for various labor classifications associated with a federal government contract. Key details of the document include: - **Applicable Executive Orders:** It outlines contractor requirements under Executive Order 13706 (establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors) and Executive Order 14026 or 13658 (establishing minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, adjusting annually). - **Labor Classifications and Rates:** It lists specific hourly wage rates for various job categories, including automotive service, environmental services, food preparation, and administrative roles. - **Fringe Benefits:** It mandates specific health and welfare benefit rates (such as $4.93 per hour with sick leave or $4.41 per hour without), paid vacation policies, and federally recognized paid holidays. - **Conformity Process:** It provides instructions for establishing wage rates for unlisted classifications necessary for contract performance through the official Department of Labor conformance process. This document serves as a critical compliance standard for bidders and contractors to ensure appropriate labor pricing and compensation alignment under federal service contracts.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140A1626Q0070, issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Central Contracting Office in Reston, Virginia. The amendment was issued on July 1, 2026, by Contracting Officer Kurt Egner. The primary purpose of this amendment is to officially correct the System for Award Management (SAM) title for the project to "Fort Peck JDC Fire Alarm System Upgrade." To remain eligible for award, offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified solicitation closing hour and date. Acknowledgment can be completed by returning signed copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on the submitted offer copies, or sending a separate written or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This federal solicitation (No. 140A1626Q0070) is a competitive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The objective is to secure a contractor to upgrade and repair the fire alarm suppression system, including associated heat and smoke detectors, at the Fort Peck Juvenile Detention Center. Key solicitation details and requirements include: - **Scope of Work:** Repair and upgrade the facility's existing fire alarm suppression system in accordance with the provided Statement of Work. - **Period of Performance:** 10 days to begin, with project completion required within 90 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. - **Proposal Submission:** Electronic quotes must be sent to Contracting Officer Kurt Egner (kurt.egner@bia.gov) by 7:00 PM Eastern on June 23, 2026. All quotes must remain valid for 90 days post-solicitation closing. - **Set-Aside Restrictions:** Only qualified ISBEEs may submit proposals. Offerors must complete and return Section K representations and the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. - **Regulatory Clauses:** The resulting contract is subject to standard federal construction clauses, including Buy American requirements for construction materials, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and specified liability insurance minimums ($50,000 per person, $100,000 per occurrence, and $100,000 for property damage). Liquidated damages are set at $1,044 for each calendar day of delay.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to upgrade and repair the Fire Alarm Suppression System at the Fort Peck Juvenile Detention Center (Building #85) in Poplar, Montana. The period of performance is 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, and the contract will be awarded on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis. The project's primary objectives are threefold: upgrading the entire fire suppression system’s components (including the master control unit, valves, and replacing approximately 120–135 sprinkler heads with detention-grade, tamper-resistant models) while utilizing the existing functional water piping; repairing and restoring the currently inoperable fire detection and alarm system to ensure local authorities are notified when triggered; and installing detention-grade wall-mounted fire extinguisher units. All installations must utilize a nonproprietary system, comply with NFPA codes, and be completed by Montana-licensed personnel. Contractors must comply with the Fort Peck Tribes TERO Ordinance and federal COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for providing system documentation, a 365-day warranty, and a single training session for up to 30 detention personnel. Because work will take place in an occupied detention facility, strict security measures are enforced, including mandatory employee background checks, daily visitor check-ins, and clear identification badges and uniforms.