Seasonal Housing for Billings and Miles City MT
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its Montana State Office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Seasonal Housing in Billings and Miles City, Montana. This requirement is for temporary housing facilities to support seasonal BLM employees. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
Opportunity Details
This Request for Quote (RFQ) utilizes FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures for commercial services. The primary objective is to secure temporary housing for seasonal employees in both Billings and Miles City, MT, to ensure mission readiness, particularly for wildland fire response, addressing the lack of available and affordable local housing.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide temporary housing facilities for the period of April 18, 2026, to October 17, 2026.
- Billings, MT: Housing for 10 double occupancy rooms (20 beds total) within 25 miles of the Billings Fire Campus (1299 Rimtop Drive, Billings, MT 59101). Specifics include 2 beds in a dedicated unit with a full bath, and the remaining 18 beds grouped with no more than 4 people per full bath.
- Miles City, MT: Housing for 4 double occupancy rooms (8 beds total) within 25 miles of the Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office (111 Garryowen, Miles City, MT 59301). Specifics include 2 beds in a dedicated unit with a full bath, and the remaining 6 beds grouped with no more than 4 people per full bath.
- General Requirements: Units can be hotels, motels, houses, or apartments, meeting health and safety standards. They must be furnished, include utilities (water, sewer, garbage, Wi-Fi), and provide parking. The contractor is responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and yard work. Employees may be absent for extended periods, and personal belongings must remain. The government will not pay security deposits.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Single Award.
- NAICS Code: 531110 (Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings) with a $34M small business size standard.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: April 18, 2026 – October 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.
- Quotes Due: March 6, 2026, 2:00 PM MST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Brailer (cbrailer@blm.gov). Mailed or faxed quotes will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on PRICE and Suitability of proposed lodging, using a best-value tradeoff process.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and have current Annual Representations and Certifications. Bidders must identify the "per person per month rate" based on occupancy. BLM may request site visits.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Christopher Brailer, cbrailer@blm.gov, 406-896-5196.