Mtao YT-CO2 fire protection system replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation's Missouri Basin Regional Office, Montana Area Office has published a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for the replacement of a CO2 fire protection system at the Yellowtail Dam Field Office in Fort Smith, Montana. The agency intends to award this contract to PRO3, Inc., who serves as the designers of record for the system upgrade. This procurement is classified as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC code 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment). The contract will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.106-1, with an anticipated award date of December 4, 2025. PRO3, Inc. will provide manufactured components for the generator air housing CO2 fire suppression system along with site-specific design implementation and consultation during installation.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intent to proceed with a sole-source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties are invited to submit written information by October 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. MDT, describing their ability to provide the required products and services. Any responding contractors must demonstrate their ability to obtain and provide support for the PRO3 approved design, which includes proprietary components owned by Poole Fire Protection. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received to this notice. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact Michael Hirsch at mhirsch@usbr.gov for further details regarding this procurement opportunity.