H--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
Overview
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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 (NOI) to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Automatic Control System, Inc. This contract is for Annual Alerton Control System with Maintenance Service at the Baca/Dlo' Ay Azhi Community School. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit a statement of capability to challenge the sole source.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for urgent repair and annual maintenance services for the existing Alerton Control System associated with the HVAC/Chiller system at the Baca/Dlo' Ay Azhi Community School. The justification for sole source cites the highly specialized and proprietary nature of the Alerton system, requiring factory-trained technicians to ensure system integrity, security, and warranty protection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
- Anticipated Awardee: Automatic Control System, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None
- PSC: H359 - Inspection And Laboratory Services (Except Medical/Dental): Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components
- NAICS: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Anticipated Delivery: March 31, 2027
- Response to NOI Due: April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 17, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public announcement of the agency's intent to award a sole source contract. No solicitation is available, and technical questions regarding this requirement will not be answered. Any interested party who believes they can meet this requirement must submit a written statement of capability by the response date to Charmaine Williams-James at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu.