J--MBIC BOILER REPLACEMENT

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the MBIC Boiler Replacement opportunity.

• Onsite Government Personnel: Government personnel will be available during normal business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and federal holidays). Work is not restricted to the COR's physical presence, but coordination is required.
• Period of Performance: The performance period is March 1, 2026, through May 1, 2026. No separate Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued; performance may begin upon contract award and acceptance of required documentation.
• Commissioning: Commissioning includes testing, balance, startup, and verification of functionality and controls performance in the presence of a Government engineer. A separate third-party commissioning contractor is not required, except for Metasys integration, programming, and commissioning, which must be performed by Johnson Controls International plc or an authorized representative.
• LEED Efficiency: The new boiler must meet the most recent LEED efficiencies and standards, aligning with the energy performance intent of LEED v5 and exceeding ASHRAE Standard 90.1 minimums. A high-efficiency condensing type with at least 90% thermal efficiency (95%+ preferred) is required.
• Site Visits: Site visits can be scheduled by coordinating with the Contracting Officer and MBIC personnel in advance during normal business hours.

These clarifications refine the understanding of onsite presence, contract start procedures, commissioning scope, efficiency requirements, and site visit scheduling. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect these details, particularly regarding the performance period and the absence of a separate NTP.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L362600004 is effective February 6, 2026. Its purpose is to post answers to RFIs (Requests for Information), which are available as an attachment in SAM.

• The amendment provides answers to RFIs.

• The period of performance has been updated to 02/27/2026 to 04/03/2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide management, supervision, labor, supplies, materials, equipment, and tools for the removal, disposal, and replacement of the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in Fort Benton, Montana.

• Boiler Replacement: Remove and dispose of the existing boiler and install a new boiler of equivalent heating capacity. The new boiler must meet current LEED efficiencies and standards and be capable of utilizing the existing exhaust vent system.

• Connections: Complete all necessary venting, water piping, gas piping, and condensate drain connections for the new unit.

• Integration: Integrate the new boiler into the existing Metasys Building Automation System using existing controls. This integration, programming, and commissioning must be subcontracted to Johnson Controls or an authorized representative.

• Constraints: The new boiler's footprint and clearances must fit within the existing service space, and its configuration must not exceed the capacities of existing gas piping, exhaust ventilation, combustion air, and hydronic piping.

• Start-up & Testing: Perform all required testing, balancing, start-up, and commissioning in the presence of a Government engineer, verifying the functionality and performance of the heating system and controls.

• Work must comply with the latest editions of NFPA 70 (NEC), IMC, IPC, and IFGC.

• All personnel must be experienced in HVAC work.

• The new boiler must meet current LEED efficiencies and standards.

• The worksite must be left in pristine condition.

• Period of Performance: 15 days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Place of Performance: Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center, 701 7th Street, Fort Benton, Montana.

• Working Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and federal holidays. The building will be occupied.

• Contractor Qualifications: Must be journeyman licensed in Montana for mechanical and electrical installations.

• Submittals: Equipment cutsheets, O&M literature, licenses, Fire & Safety Plan, daily diaries, and key personnel identification are required. Allow five (5) working days for submittal review.

• Materials: Contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and materials.

• Disposal: All waste materials must be disposed of legally off-site.

• Pre-Work Conference: A mandatory meeting will be held prior to work commencement to review contract provisions.

• Payment: A lump sum payment covers all costs associated with the boiler removal, disposal, and replacement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for the MBIC Boiler Replacement. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The primary deliverable is the "MBIC Boiler Replacement."

• Product/Service Code: Z2NB

• Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS.

• This solicitation will result in a single award, firm-fixed-priced contract.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

• Small business size standard: $19M.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 02/20/2026, 1400 MS.

• Questions Due Date: 02/13/2026, 1400 MST.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer; mailed and faxed quotes will not be accepted.

• The Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering PRICE and Suitability of proposed lodging.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

• Paper copies of this solicitation will not be mailed. Offerors are responsible for checking SAM for amendments and information.

• The solicitation document, statement of work, incorporated provisions and clauses, and attachments are provided.

• The contract will incorporate provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5397, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Montana.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract that falls under the Service Contract Act and is to be performed in the specified Montana counties. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed pricing and labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant. The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding hourly rates and also details general benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and paid holidays. It also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments) and outlines the process for conforming unlisted classifications.