D--UPDATED SERVER/RECORDER REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for an UPDATED SERVER/RECORDER REPLACEMENT for a security camera system. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and will result in a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Quotes are due by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves replacing an outdated security camera server with a modern NVR/VMS platform. Key deliverables include:
- Providing and installing an AXIS S3016 32 TB recorder with a 5-year warranty.
- Ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during transition.
- The system must support up to 16 devices with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and feature four surveillance-grade hard drives with various RAID levels.
- Compatibility with AXIS Companion and AXIS Camera Station video management software and mobile app is essential.
- The scope covers pre-installation assessment (inventory audit, network check, data backup), hardware setup, system configuration, camera migration, testing, integration, and remote access setup.
- Final deliverables include a project closeout document with serial numbers, network diagrams, and administrative credentials.
- User training on video search, playback, and export is required.
- Technical clarifications indicate cameras operate on a local network, IT support will be available, and the existing Dell PowerEdge R415 is not compatible.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract (changed from Time and Material via Amendment 0002)
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Size Standard: $25.0 Million
- Quote Due Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT (extended by Amendment 0001, confirmed by Amendment 0002)
- Published Date: April 27, 2026 (initial solicitation)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu. Evaluation factors include Price, Product Availability, Product Specifications, Delivery Lead Time, and Set-aside. The award will be made to the responsible contractor offering the lowest price, conforming, and acceptable quote. Offerors must complete and submit the DIAR IEE representation (1452.280-4).
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DIAR clauses by reference. Service Contract Act wage rates are provided in Attachment 2. Background investigations are required for employees with regular contact with or control over Indian children.