84--Firefighters clothing & supplies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to The Supply Cache for firefighter’s clothing, supplies, and tools. This requirement is for the BIA, Navajo Region, Fort Defiance – Wildland Fire. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Firms that believe they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement and pricing information by May 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
Provision of firefighter’s clothing, supplies, and tools to support the BIA, Navajo Region, Fort Defiance – Wildland Fire operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a) – Circumstances deem only one source reasonably available.
- Product Service Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)
- NAICS Code: 339999
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source action)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. MDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This notice serves to inform the public of the BIA's intent to award a sole source contract. It provides an opportunity for other interested firms to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the requirement, thereby challenging the sole source determination.
Additional Notes
No solicitation document is available, and technical questions regarding this requirement will not be answered. Submissions should be sent via email to Elsie Begay, Contract Specialist, at elsie.begay@bia.gov.