Repair blower units & replace squirrel cage

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting repair and replacement services for HVAC blower motor units and squirrel cage assemblies at the Northern Cheyenne Juvenile Detention Center in Busby, Montana. The solicitation requires contractors to repair two Trane HVAC blower motor systems rated at 20 horsepower each and replace associated squirrel cage components to restore full operational capacity of the facility's climate control systems. Key contract requirements include NATE certification and EPA 608 Universal certification for lead technicians with a minimum of seven years of commercial HVAC experience, compliance with OSHA safety protocols, and achievement of specific performance standards including 85% minimum motor efficiency, maximum vibration of 0.3 IPS per ANSI/ISA S2.04, and maximum noise levels of 85 dBA. Award evaluation will be based on price reasonableness and technical capability, including company qualifications, key personnel experience, and past performance. The deadline for submitting quotations is April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, with questions due by 5:00 PM Pacific on April 13, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order with a small business size standard of $19,000,000 under NAICS code 238220. The contract performance period is 60 calendar days with an accelerated 8-day work schedule, requiring contractors to mobilize a minimum 5-ton capacity mobile crane with a certified operator and implement comprehensive safety and operational testing protocols. The all-inclusive quote price must cover labor, supervision, materials, equipment, supplies, travel costs, permits, and all applicable federal, state, local, and tribal taxes. The work will be performed at the Northern Cheyenne Juvenile Detention Center located at 304 Mennonite Drive, Busby, Montana 59016, and payment will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform upon completion and acceptance of work. Contractors must provide a one-year workmanship warranty, pass-through manufacturer warranties of minimum three years, and a six-month performance guarantee with 99.5% system availability.