H--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

SOL #: DOIAFBO260040Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE
Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

Inspection And Laboratory Services (Except Medical/Dental): Fire Fighting, Rescue, And Safety Equipment; And Environmental Protection Equipment And Materials (H342)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 3, 2026, 11:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Western States Fire Protection Company. This Firm-Fixed Price contract is for an urgent annual fire alarm pump inspection at Sanostee Day School. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

Scope of Work

  • Provide an urgent annual fire alarm pump inspection for the Sanostee Day School.
  • The inspection is critical due to a recent school safety report and has not been completed for some time, necessitating immediate action for safety and security.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price contract.
  • Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Sole Source, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
  • Intended Awardee: Western States Fire Protection Company.
  • Anticipated Delivery: April 30, 2026.
  • Published Date: April 2, 2026.
  • Response Date for Notice: April 3, 2026 (for inquiries regarding the notice, not proposals).

Eligibility / Set-Aside

  • This is a sole-source determination, justified by the unique qualifications, expertise, and specialized equipment possessed by Western States Fire Protection Company.
  • The justification states that no other local company is certified to offer the required level of service.

Additional Notes

  • This is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a solicitation for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and technical questions regarding the requirement will not be answered.
  • The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561621 (Security Systems Services).
  • The point of contact for inquiries regarding this notice is Charmaine Williams-James, Contracting Officer, at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu.

People

Points of Contact

WILLIAMS-JAMES, CHARMAINEPRIMARY
Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu
5058034266

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