Boiler replacement project, lame deer

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocky Mountain Region is seeking a contractor to complete a comprehensive boiler replacement project at the Lame Deer Adult Detention Center in Lame Deer, Montana. The solicitation (No. 140A0425R0006) requires a qualified contractor to demolish and replace the existing two-boiler system in Building #120 with a new water boiler system featuring direct digital controls and remote monitoring capabilities. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, perform a heat loss analysis, submit equipment specifications, install new boilers and associated components, and conduct system testing. The contract will be awarded on a "lowest price - technically acceptable" basis, with offerors required to submit their quote via email to Mary King by 1700 MS on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Offerors must comply with NFPA 31 and State and Federal Building Code standards, and must include a detailed description of work/costs and qualifications of key personnel.

The solicitation has a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, meaning only qualifying Indian Economic Enterprises can compete for this contract. Contractors must complete the project within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed, with work performed during normal business hours and in compliance with OSHA requirements and COVID-19 federal protocols. The project involves a one-story, 6,659 sq ft facility constructed in 1963, and requires the contractor to provide a 365-day warranty and conduct a training session for detention personnel. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the contract includes comprehensive requirements such as background checks, proper identification, and adherence to numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses. The Product/Service Code is 4410 for Industrial Boilers, and the project emphasizes the importance of working with Indian Economic Enterprises throughout the procurement process.