Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) Fire Alarm Upgrade – Construction (Gallup, NM)
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction project to upgrade the Fire Alarm System at the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in Gallup, NM. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The project involves the redesign and installation of a new fire alarm system to ensure full code compliance. Proposals are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the complete redesign and construction installation of an advanced modular fire alarm system at GIMC. This includes furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, tools, permits, transportation, quality control, personal protective equipment (PPE), incidental design, travel, and insurance. The new system must comply with NFPA 101, NFPA 99, and NFPA 72 standards. Deliverables include as-built drawings (hard copy and electronic), O&M manuals, operational tests/reports, training, and equipment lists. Coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Facility Manager is required. Bidders should note the presence of asbestos and lead-based paint on campus, as detailed in the GIMC Asbestos Sampling Report Feb 2012 and GIMC Campus Lead Report 2-2012.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45 million)
- Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Proposal Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST (as per Amendment A00005)
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT. Attendees were required to email joshua.vanskike@ihs.gov 24 hours in advance.
- Published Date: February 13, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Proposals will be evaluated on technical factors including Specialized Experience, Technical Approach, Past Performance, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation, and Price. A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000 (whichever is less) is required.
Key Submission Requirements & Documents
Offerors must submit proposals electronically to joshua.vanskike@ihs.gov. Mandatory registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required. Key documents include:
- J05 Company Specialized Experience Construction Form: To detail past project experience.
- J06 Past Performance Questionnaire: For client references.
- J03 Self Performed Calculation Sheet: To demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations.
- J04 IHS IEE Representation Form: For ISBEE self-certification.
- J01a Drawings (including G101r1 Site Plan) and J01b Specification: Provide detailed technical requirements for the advanced modular fire alarm system.
- J02 WD NM20260024: The latest wage determination for McKinley County, NM. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments, including the latest A00005, which extended the due date and updated attachments.