N--Water Softener Project, Fort Totten Agency, ND

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is replacing the commercial water softener system at the Fort Totten Law Enforcement (LE) Adult Detention Center in North Dakota. This project involves removing the existing Ecowater Model EWS322S system and installing a new vertical pressure system, including all necessary piping, valves, and electronic controllers. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a performance period in July 2026. Requirements include engineering services, hazardous material handling, and a three-year warranty on materials and workmanship. Design layout drawings are required if construction services are performed. The acquisition is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. Evaluation follows the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, focusing on technical compliance and past performance. Amendments have updated the acquisition strategy and timeline. Amendment 0003 set the final deadline for June 22, 2026, and the performance period for July 2026. The project involves removing the existing Ecowater Model EWS322S system and installing a new vertical pressure type water softener system at the Fort Totten LE Adult Detention Center. The scope includes all piping, valves, and electronic controllers needed for full operation.