94--AQUATIC PLANT LIFE MACHINE

SOL #: 140A2326Q0074Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE
Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural And Forestry Products (9440)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 6, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 25, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 6, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking proposals for an Aquatic Plant Life Machine (equipment for St. Stephens Indian School) to control duckweed in school lagoons. This is a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). Proposals are due by April 6, 2026, at 1600 CDT.

Purpose & Scope

The objective is to procure equipment for the removal and control of duckweed in three lagoons at St. Stephens Indian School, addressing issues of system clogging and constant upkeep. The scope includes the procurement of one (1) Boom with Pump and a hauling trailer, along with specific components such as a Duckweed Screen, Sump box, Honda Trash Pump, Gathering Boom, Rope, Push Pole, and a 7'x14' Bumper pull trailer. Detailed specifications for the Duckweed Filter DW34170PB2, including pump and trailer, are provided in the updated parts list. Additionally, specifications for ADS Single Wall Highway Pipe are included, which must comply with AASHTO M252/M294 and the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act.

Key Requirements / Deliverables

Offerors must provide fully manufactured, new equipment (not refurbished, grey market, or on backorder). Product specifications and proof of authorized distributorship/resellership are required. Lead times for delivery must be clearly specified. Delivery is required to BIE - St. Stephens Indian School, 128 Mission Rd. PO Box 345, Saint Stephens, WY 82524, with a target delivery date of May 31, 2026.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
  • Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). ISBEE bids will be considered first.
  • NAICS Code: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), Size Standard: 550 employees.
  • Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, to June 13, 2026.
  • Solicitation Published: March 25, 2026.
  • Quote Due Date: April 6, 2026, by 1600 CDT.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu with the subject line: "140A2326Q0074 EQUIPMENT, (VENDOR NAME)". All e-mail attachments must be in PDF format (no zipped files). Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror. Technical acceptability includes conforming to product specifications and demonstrating the capability to deliver fully manufactured, in-stock items with specified lead times. Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form."

Eligibility & Notes

Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. All applicable FAR and DIAR provisions and clauses must be completed and submitted. Payment requests will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The Government Point of Contact for the Statement of Work is Robert Whitehair.

People

Points of Contact

Nahlee-Marshalek, MichellePRIMARY

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