NIFC RFIMS INFRASTRUCTURE DEMO
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction services related to the NIFC RFIMS Infrastructure Removal project. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the salvage-demolition of structures/facilities (other than buildings) at the NIFC campus in Boise, Idaho. Questions are due by June 18, 2026, at 10 AM MT, and quotes are due by June 26, 2026, at 10 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive removal of infrastructure associated with a demolished Radio Frequency Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS). Key tasks include:
- Removal of the foundation, bases, and electrical power equipment.
- Termination of abandoned conduit 6 inches below grade.
- Backfilling and restoration of the site to specified standards.
- Specific components for removal are detailed in the Infrastructure Plan, including irrigation, communication lines, power lines, a satellite dish, an inflation tower, a generator, and transformers.
- Work must comply with NEC, ISPWC, and OSHA safety regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Priced (FFP), Single Award Construction Contract.
- NAICS Code: 238910 (Building Construction), with a size standard of $19M.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Place of Performance: Boise, Idaho, Ada County, specifically north of the 115-NWS Boise National Weather Service building at 3807 S Development Ave.
- Construction Period: Estimated 45 days from award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: June 18, 2026, at 10 AM MT.
- Quote Due: June 26, 2026, at 10 AM MT.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on technical/schedule and fair and reasonable pricing. Evaluation factors include Technical/Schedule and Price.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a short cover letter, signed SF 18, acknowledgment of amendments, a pricing worksheet (Bid Schedule), and a brief technical response (maximum 10 pages). Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
Site-Specific Requirements & Compliance
- Security: NIFC is a secure campus. Contractors must provide personnel lists, present government-issued photo ID, and wear visitor badges. Access is controlled.
- Coordination: Pre-construction meetings are required. Coordination with Digline and private utilities for locating existing utilities is mandatory before excavation.
- Submittals: Required submittals include a project schedule, work plan, safety plans, waste management plans, and closeout submittals (as-built drawings, waste reports).
- Wage Rates: Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates for building construction in Ada and Boise counties, Idaho, as detailed in General Decision Number ID20260104.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).