FPSU fire alarm and sprinkler system PM service

Background
The Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a commercial, sole source contract to Ostlund’s Fire Protection for the provision of Fire Sprinkler and Alarm System Testing and Inspection at Fort Peck Service Unit, located in Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. Ostlund’s Fire Protection is identified as the only source capable of providing these services in the area, based on market research conducted by the agency.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor is responsible for onsite testing and inspection as required by NFPA 72, Chapter 14, Inspection Testing and Maintenance of the 2010 Edition. This includes completing all quarterly and annual testing and inspection requirements for three clinics: Chief Redstone Clinic, Verne E. Gibbs Clinic, and White Buffalo Clinic.

Specific tasks include:
- Testing and inspection of fire alarm systems including main fire alarm panels, pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, combination fire & smoke dampers, remote annunciators, horn strobes, and strobe lights at each clinic.
- Scheduling site visits quarterly with a minimum notice of 7 days to the Facility Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor.
- Providing detailed written reports after each site visit showing each device tested along with its measured value or pass/fail status.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
Chief Redstone Clinic located at 550 6th Ave North, Wolf Point, MT 59201; Verne E Gibbs Clinic located at 107 H Street, Poplar, MT 59255; White Buffalo Clinic located at 805 Assiniboine Ave, Poplar, MT 59255.

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fire detection system installation and maintenance. Technicians sent to complete testing and inspection must meet NFPA 72 requirements (14.2.2.5) and proof of compliance must be provided to the Facilities Engineer prior to any onsite work.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior contract 75H70925P00072 was awarded to Ostlunds Fire Protection for fire alarm and sprinkler testing service at Fort Peck Service Unit, with a stated value of $18,750 and a performance period from 05/01/25 to 10/31/26. The current notice seeks continued fire sprinkler and fire alarm system testing and inspection at the same Fort Peck Service Unit clinics, including quarterly and annual NFPA 72-related inspections and device-level testing/reporting. This appears to be a continuation of the same type of preventive maintenance/testing work for the same facility.