Crisis Communications Towers - Southwestern Indian

The Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure two Crisis Communications Towers for installation at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The project requires a contractor to supply and install advanced communication devices similar to existing Knightscope brand towers, featuring solar-powered operation, internal camera mounts, multi-button notification systems with 911 and security department activation capabilities, and secure point-to-point radio communication interfaces. The contract includes multiple components such as K1 Dual Button Faceplates, freight/shipping, installation services, K1 BLT Wireless Mass Notification Speakers, solar-powered area lights, DART-style foundation installation kits, a one-year extended parts warranty, and an annual voice and data service plan. The solicitation will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with quotes due by 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on July 31, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractors are specifically mentioned in the available documentation. The contract performance period spans from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, for the installation phase, with the service plan extending to July 31, 2026. The installation must be completed within 90 calendar days without disrupting campus activities, with predetermined locations identified on the SIPI campus. The project requires cellular 4G connectivity through Verizon and includes comprehensive on-site assessment requirements before installation, with final acceptance inspection to be conducted by the project manager and government representatives to ensure full compliance with specifications.