SND FIRE TRAILERS ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
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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) Nevada State Office, is soliciting proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for annual D.O.T. inspections of SND Fire Trailers. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to ensure compliance and operational readiness for the BLM Southern Nevada Fire and Aviation division's trailer fleet. Inspections will be conducted at the Red Rock BLM Fire Station. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive annual D.O.T. trailer inspections, including:
- Full D.O.T. inspections on specified BLM fire division trailers.
- Documentation of inspections using official D.O.T. Inspection Forms and a government-provided BLM Annual Inspection Form.
- Recording specific trailer information: axle manufacturer, model, GVWR, bearing type, part number, and seal part number for inspected and repacked hubs.
- Inspection of all tires for wear and age, with reporting of replacement needs.
- Inspection and repacking of axle hubs and bearings with grease for approximately 8 trailers (1 oil-bathed, 7 grease-packed).
- Installation of current D.O.T. inspection stickers on trailer frames upon successful inspection.
- Hub services are also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), anticipated as a single firm-fixed-price contract.
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2030 (5 years).
- Place of Performance: Red Rock Fire Station, 2925 Moenkopi Road, Las Vegas, NV 89135.
- NAICS Code: 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with a $9 Million size standard.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Purchase Limitation: Individual BPA Calls not to exceed $15,000.
- Applicable Regulations: The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies, and relevant wage decisions are included.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: February 23, 2026, by 1300PD. Questions will be answered via amendment.
- Quote Submission: Quotes and supporting documents must be submitted via email to aclinerispress@blm.gov.
- Response Due Date: February 27, 2026.
- Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance):
- Technical Proposal: Including D.O.T. certification and subcontractor information. The inspector must be D.O.T. qualified.
- Past Performance: At least three similar projects within the last five years.
- Price: Bidders must complete the provided Bid Schedule (A06) for pricing.
- Evaluation Process: Best-value, trade-off process. Offerors must submit quotes in two parts: Technical/Past Performance and Price (SF1449 and Bid Schedule).
Additional Notes
Offerors are advised to review numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference. Payment will be made via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) or government Charge Card. A pre-work conference will be held after award. Vendors must provide current price schedules annually for BPA review.