WILDFIRE REMOTE DETECTION SYSTEM
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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, is seeking proposals for a Wildfire Remote Detection System. This Solicitation (RFQ) aims to acquire a system for early smoke detection and monitoring of wildland fires using remotely operated cameras, initially for DOI-managed lands in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, northwestern Colorado. Offers are due by June 10th, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The required system must provide early smoke detection and situational awareness, including a vendor-provided web-based portal for live, still, and time-lapse imagery. Key capabilities include automatic notifications to fire managers, data accessibility and integration, real-time video, near real-time still images, and timelapses. The system must also feature privacy options (blurring viewsheds, redaction process) and be scalable. The vendor will collaborate with DOI on site selection, install equipment on selected towers, and ensure reliable internet connectivity. Post-installation support includes a 24/7 help desk with a 1-hour response for critical outages, onsite repairs/replacements within 72 hours, remote training, and comprehensive user manuals.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ), implied Fixed-Price based on LPTA evaluation.
- Period of Performance: Base year from August 1st, 2026, through July 31st, 2027, with four additional option years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 561621 (Security Systems Services) with a $25 Million size standard.
- Questions Due: June 5th, 2026, 5 PM Eastern.
- Offers Due: June 10th, 2026, 5 PM Eastern.
- Published Date: June 2nd, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Casey Boyd (casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov). Required submissions include a completed SF18, pricing for the base and all option years, details on the number of sites and services, and past performance information. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Offerors must include their SAM UEI number and maintain active SAM registration.
Additional Notes
Submissions through sam.gov or FBMS/PRISM will not be accepted. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with addenda.