FPSU fire alarm and sprinkler system PM service
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award under FAR 6.103-1 for fire alarm and sprinkler system preventive maintenance (PM) services at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. The agency intends to award a contract to Ostlund’s Fire Protection, citing them as the only source in the area. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but firms believing they can provide these services are encouraged to identify themselves in writing. Responses are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services encompass comprehensive testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire suppression and fire alarm systems across multiple facilities:
- Fire Suppression Systems (Quarters): Testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire suppression systems in FPSU Quarters 108 and 109, adhering to NFPA 25 standards. This includes quarterly, annual, and 5-year intervals for main risers, fire panels, smoke detectors, and horn strobes. Four site visits are required per contract.
- Fire Alarm Systems (Clinics): Onsite testing and inspection of fire alarm systems for the Chief Redstone Clinic (Wolf Point), Verne E Gibbs Clinic (Poplar), and White Buffalo Clinic (Poplar), in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 14 (2010 Edition). This involves quarterly and annual testing of 100% of specified devices, including main panels, pull stations, various detectors, remote annunciators, and horn/strobes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, by 21:30 UTC
- Published: May 26, 2026
Requirements & Special Notes
- Contractor Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection system installation and maintenance is required. Technicians for fire alarm systems must meet NFPA 72 14.2.2.5 (2010 Edition) requirements.
- Reporting: Detailed written reports are mandatory after each site visit, documenting evaluated parameters and pass/fail status, using NFPA recommended formats.
- Access: The Government will provide access to facilities and relevant documentation (e.g., as-built drawings). Testing involving horns and strobes at clinics must be completed between 6 am and 8 am.