Z--BLM-CO WRFO KIOSK SIGN PANELS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L1726Q0009 makes the following changes:

• Adds "B12 VENDOR Q&A 140L1726Q0009" to the attachments.

• Changes the Small Business Set-Aside from "YES" to "NO".

• Updates the Contracting Officer Representative from Isabel Bergemann to Stanley Wright.

• Modifies the Period of Performance to 05/08/2026 to 08/07/2026.

• Attachments (addition of Q&A document)

• Set-Aside Status

• Contracting Officer Representative

• Period of Performance

• The effective date of the amendment is 04/15/2026.

• Offerors are reminded that all invoices must be submitted directly to www.ipp.gov and include a commercial invoice attached, with the award number.

• No other changes have been made to the solicitation, and all terms and conditions remain the same.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 140L1726Q0009 for Kiosk Sign Panel Installation by the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office.

• Panel Brand: Panels must be compatible with the existing RockArt kiosk system; alternative brands are not acceptable unless fully compatible.

• Graphics/Elements: No graphics or additional elements will be installed into the panels during installation.

• Panel Dimensions: All required panels are 48" x 48".

• Project History: This is a new requirement, not a previously awarded project.

• Materials: The contractor is responsible for providing all materials.

• Scope of Installation: The contractor will provide and attach information panels to already-installed kiosk frames. No documents or information will be attached to the panels themselves.

• Maps/Signage: BLM staff will install maps or other signage in the kiosks at a later date; this is not the contractor's responsibility.

• The Government will evaluate flexibility for extending the period of performance into mid-September, with any changes issued via formal amendment.

• Vendors must submit all further questions to the Contract Specialist listed in the solicitation by the posted cutoff date. Official responses will be issued by amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of enclosed panels for signage to be installed in multiple pre-established kiosks by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990.

• Enclosed kiosk sign panels meeting required specifications.

• Integration with existing Rockart-fabricated kiosks.

• Appropriate sizing, materials, durability, and hardware compatibility.

• Transporting, handling, and installation of panels at required locations.

• Meeting site access, environmental, and equipment-cleaning requirements.

• Completion of all required work within a 60-day performance period.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: May 8, 2026, to August 7, 2026.

• Delivery Date: August 7, 2026.

• Submission Deadline: April 29, 2026, 1700 MDT.

• Submission Method: Email signed quote package to pfrost@ios.doi.gov with "140L1726Q0009 BLM-CO WRFO KIOSK SIGN PANELS" in the subject line. Include vendor name, address, SAM UEI number, and POC name/email.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Price (Most Important): Evaluated for reasonableness and completeness.
  2. Technical Approach (Less Important than Price, More Important than Past Performance): Evaluated for clarity, feasibility, and compliance.
  3. Past Performance / Relevant Experience (Least Important): Based on vendor's record of performance on similar efforts.

• The government will make a best-value decision.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS 238990.

• Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.

• Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed to Patrick Frost (pfrost@ios.doi.gov) before April 23, 2026.

• Invoicing and Payment will be processed through www.ipp.gov.

• The government may award without conducting discussions and may select a higher-priced quotation if it provides better value.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides installation instructions for Rockart Message Center Kiosk Sign Panels, specifically detailing the process for "fully-enclosed" sign panels and the use of VandlGard tamper-resistant nuts. It also outlines the steps for opening and re-sealing "fully-enclosed" panels to change content.

• "Fully-enclosed" Sign Panel Installation: Instructions on checking the position of the removable side rail and ensuring correct text orientation.
• VandlGard Tamper-Resistant Nut Installation: Step-by-step guide on how to install and shear off the hex part of these specialized nuts.
• Opening "Fully-enclosed" Panels: Detailed procedure using a special yellow hex tool to remove the side access rail, slide the clear polycarbonate cover, and access the panel for content changes.
• Re-sealing "Fully-enclosed" Panels: Instructions to re-insert the flexible security rod and re-attach the side access rail.
• Hardware Kits: Diagrams illustrating the hardware stacking order for different kiosk configurations (Tack Board Only, Header/Footer Single-Sided, Header/Footer Double-Sided) using specific assembly kits (#03-901, #03-903, #03-904).

This document is crucial for any bidder or contractor responsible for installing, maintaining, or updating the sign panels on Rockart Message Center Kiosks. It provides the necessary technical guidance for proper installation, security features, and content management, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It provides a list of occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for government contracts in specific geographic areas. This particular determination covers "Colorado Counties of Eagle, Garfield, Lake, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt."

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to various categories of employees performing work under such contracts within the specified geographic area. Bidders must consult this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws if awarded a contract. It details rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative and clerical roles to technical, health, and service occupations, along with specific notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments.

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

To provide fabrication and installation of 28 new fully enclosed kiosk panels for the White River Field Office, ensuring they fit existing steel kiosks and support public information needs.

• Fabricate or purchase 28 single-sided, fully-enclosed kiosk panels (Model #03 603 by Rockart Signs and Markers, or equivalent).

• Purchase or fabricate additional kiosk components if needed to fit existing ROCKART INDUSTRIES LLC kiosks.

• Deliver panels to 14 identified field locations.

• Install panels according to manufacturer instructions and at specified coordinates.

• Remove temporary coverings and secure panels with tamper-resistant hardware.

• Work includes shipping, handling, delivery, and installation.

• All work to be completed within 90 calendar days from the receipt of award.

• Work will occur Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Performance locations are within Rio Blanco, Moffat, and Garfield counties.

• Panels must meet Rockart kiosk specifications and dimensions (zero deviations from sizing requirements).

• Installation must follow manufacturer instructions at listed coordinates, with no more than one validated deficiency per site.

• Submittals must be complete and on time (95% accepted without correction).

• Environmental and site access compliance must have zero violations.

• Project schedule must be submitted within 5 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) (100% compliance).

• Contractor must maintain a Quality Control program and submit a Quality Control Plan within 5 days of award.

• Government will provide maps, locations, and kiosk manufacturer installation instructions.

• Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, facilities, supervision, and transportation.

• Equipment operators must have a minimum of one year of experience.

• Contractor employees must identify themselves as such when interacting with the public.

• No security clearance is required, but the contractor must safeguard government-furnished property.

• Access to work sites is limited to existing roads.

• Equipment must arrive clean and free of soil/contaminants.

• A project schedule must be submitted within 5 calendar days of award.

• A post-award conference and periodic progress meetings may be convened.