63--Security Cameras - IACB

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
140D0426Q0473
NAICS
561621
PSC
6350
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
May 27, 2026
Response due
June 2, 2026
Place of performance
Browning, MT

What this opportunity is

The Department of the Interior is seeking a total small business set-aside for the installation of 14 security cameras at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. The project requires vendors to provide and install cameras that are compatible with the existing system, including a new Network Video Recorder and all necessary cabling. This solicitation is a practical notice type, indicating that interested small businesses should prepare to submit bids based on the provided specifications and requirements.

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Description

Statement of Work Page 1 of 3 Statement of Work (SOW) Museum of the Plains Indian Security Monitoring Camera Installation Indian Arts and Crafts Board 1. BACKGROUND The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), Museum of the Plains Indian (MPI) is located in Browning, Montana. The MPI displays richly varied arts of Northern Plains Tribal peoples including the Blackfeet, Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Sioux, Assiniboine, Arapaho, Shoshone, Nez Perce, Flathead, Chippewa, and Cree. Their historic clothing, horse gear, weapons, household implements, baby carriers, and toys highlight the exhibits. 2. SCOPE The IACB, MPI requires additional cameras to be added to its existing security monitoring system to allow museum staff to monitor current blind areas in the interior and exterior of the museum. The selected vendor shall provide and install new security cameras adhering to the specifications provided in this statement of work. • Cameras will be placed in locations as noted on the map in Attachment 2 (Map to be provided at time of Award). • A total of 14 cameras are to be added. The vendor shall select cameras that provide maximum area coverage. Cameras must be Performance 2MP IP MFZ Mini Dome Camera or an equivalent model and must function with the existing camera system. • An additional Network Video Recorder (NVR), minimum 24-port is required to support the new cameras. • The vendor shall provide all miscellaneous wires, cabling, and related materials necessary to complete the installation. The are currently 17 cameras installed in the locations noted in Attachment 2. Those cameras shall remain in place. The existing cameras installed at the museum are Turing TP-MFM4M28 4MP HD TwilightVision IR Mini Dome Camera. All newly installed cameras and any additional NVR equipment must be fully compatible with, and operate seamlessly alongside, the existing MPI cameras and existing 32-Channel Smart Series Performance NVR (with Turing Vision Bridge and 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch). The contractor is responsible for ensuring full system compatibility. The cameras and all components of the system must be NDAA COMPLIANT. All camera options must include night-vision capability. All cameras are to be fixed-position, no Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras are to be used in the system. The cameras are to be placed in the locations indicated on the maps in Attachment 2. Before cameras are physically installed, the vendor must discuss and confirm locations with the onsite Curator to ensure maximum coverage of the area. The onsite Curator must give final approval on camera locations. -- 1 of 3 -- Statement of Work Page 2 of 3 Cameras must be placed at the entrances and exits of the museums in such an orientation that ensures that the faces of individuals entering/exiting the museum are captured by the security camera system. Due to the nature of the building and the masonry walls at the Museum of the Plains Indian, cabling can only be run through walls in limited areas. Any new penetrations to the walls must be approved by the COR or onsite designee before they are performed. The cabling will have to be on the exterior of the walls and shall be in a conduit. The contractor may reuse existing cabling from the previous system provided it is in good condition. Potential vendors can schedule a site visit of the museum, but a site visit is not required to submit a bid. 3. DELIVERABLES Hardware • Fourteen (14) new cameras meeting the specified model or equivalent • One (1) additional 24-port NVR compatible with the existing system • All required cabling, connectors, power supplies, and installation materials Installation • Physical installation of all new cameras in Curator-approved locations • Installation and configuration of the new NVR and integration with all existing cameras • Mounting, routing, and protecting cabling, including conduit where necessary System Configuration • Full integration of new cameras with the existing NVR system • Configuration of camera naming, views, recording profiles, retention settings, and motion/alert settings (if applicable) • Verification that night-vision functions operate correctly • Optimization of camera placement to ensure maximum area coverage Documentation • Device configuration summary (IP addresses, naming conventions, settings) • NVR configuration documentation • NDAA compliance documentation for all components • Warranty information Testing & Verification Deliverables • System functionality test demonstrating proper recording from all cameras • Walkthrough with the onsite Curator Final Handover Deliverables • Complete deliverables package submitted electronically (PDF or shared drive) • Final report summarizing work completed, issues encountered, and confirmation of system compatibility 4. WARRANTY Vendor must provide the following: • A full one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, and installation. -- 2 of 3 -- Statement of Work Page 3 of 3 • Technical troubleshooting assistance in the event of system failure: – Phone and in-person support available – Phone assistance available during business hours – In-person support response within five (5) business days of the initial request, unless otherwise coordinated with the COR or Curator. 5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Museum of the Plains Indian The contractor will perform the work at the Museum of the Plains Indian located at 19 Museum Loop, Browning, MT 59417. 6. KICK-OFF MEETING Within 10 working days of award, the contractor shall conduct an orientation briefing for the Government. The intent of the briefing is to initiate the communication process between the Government and contractor by introducing key task participants and explaining their roles, reviewing communication ground rules, and assuring a common understanding of subtask requirements and objectives. 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE All work shall be completed by September 30, 2026. Upon award, the contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the onsite Curator to schedu

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