Fort Peck JDC Fire Alarm System Upgrade

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office seeks a contractor to upgrade the fire alarm and fire suppression systems at the Fort Peck JDC, with sealed offers due December 1, 2026 at 1900 hours local time. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the solicitation is open to all qualified offerors.

Work is performed at 701 Court Ave, Poplar, MT 59255, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Site visits are encouraged and must be scheduled with Freedom Crawford (Freedom.Crawford@bia.gov, 406-942-2575) at least 24 hours in advance. Contracting officer Kurt Egner (kurt.egner@bia.gov) administers the solicitation, number 140A1627Q0108. Offers must be submitted in one original and one copy to BIA Central, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop-244, Reston, VA 20192, and remain valid for 90 days past the closing date.

The work is executed in three phases. Phase 1 upgrades suppression components, including control valves, check valves, backflow preventers, jockey pumps, fire pumps where applicable, and detention-grade sprinkler heads on the secured side of approximately 120 to 135 existing heads. Phase 2 replaces the 15-year-old Simplex 4100 U fire alarm control panel and upgrades detectors, horns/speakers, strobes, and pull stations, with notification of local authorities. Phase 3 installs detention-grade recessed wall-mounted extinguisher units at existing locations. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment, comply with NFPA codes, and conduct suppression testing witnessed by authorized safety personnel. Required deliverables include shop drawings, a bill of materials, system documentation, and one training session for up to 30 detention personnel within three days of system completion. The contractor must also deliver three user manuals and three flash drives, provide a 365-day installation warranty, and provide a three-year manufacturer warranty after closeout. Employees require background investigations and uniformed identification readable at four feet.

Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with all work complete within 90 calendar days thereafter. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 calendar days of award and must remain in force for the contract duration, along with liability insurance. Liquidated damages are $261 per calendar day for delay. Prices must include all applicable federal, state, local, and tribal taxes. The notice states no award value or ceiling. Attachment 2 is Department of Labor wage determination MT20260050, dated May 18, 2026, for Roosevelt County, Montana. The Government will award to the lowest-priced quote determined fair and reasonable. The NAICS code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), and the PSC is Y1FF, Construction of Penal Facilities.