Fire Extinguisher Testing and Inspection Services for Montana Army National Guard Facilities

The State of Montana, Department of Military Affairs, Construction and Facilities Management Office is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid FMO-IFB-270166JM for fire extinguisher testing and inspection services at multiple Montana Army National Guard facilities, with bids closing December 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST. The source names no set-aside or preference program. It does impose a mandatory compliance condition: bidders must comply with Montana Prevailing Wage Rate Requirements for Non-Construction services and certify nondiscrimination against firearm entities under 30-20-301, MCA.

The scope is defined in Exhibit C of the solicitation documents, and bidders must also review Exhibit D, which contains facility inventories. The commodity codes are 1901 (Fire Protection, Equipment) and 1902 (Fire Protection, Services). The solicitation is issued under Title 18, Montana Code Annotated, and the Administrative Rules of Montana.

Bidders must submit a completed cost sheet, federal tax identification and Unique Entity Identifier numbers, contract liaison information, and a completed "Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation" form. Payment terms are Net 30, with a 0% discount for early payment.

The State of Montana standard contract terms and conditions apply without exception, and bidders may not request modifications to these mandatory terms. Bidders seeking additions or exceptions to other standard contract language must submit them through the Q&A board or to the procurement officer by the closing deadline. The State will address only nonmaterial requests, and only with the lowest bidder during contract negotiation.

The primary contact is John Mueller, john.f.mueller28.nfg@army.mil, +1 406-324-3620.