U.S. Department of the Interior
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Fire Detection and Identification System for a Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Department of the Interior
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · 18:12 UTC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs a small business to install a fire detection and identification system at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs a small business to install a fire detection and identification system at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years.
  • How will they pick the winner? The winner will be chosen based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
  • When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 27, 2026, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.

This is a routine maintenance contract with a modest budget — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with security systems installation
  • Has done similar work for a government agency before

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience

Primary point of contact

Name
Niemi, Melissa
Email
melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov
Phone
(612) 713-5216

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