Badlands Bombing Range, Ogalala Sioux Tribe Support
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 Department of the Army, specifically W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source) for Community Relations and Tribal Coordination services. The Government intends to award a sole source service contract to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Badlands Bombing Range Department. This effort supports the Badlands Bombing Range Air Force Retained Area, which is located within the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.
Scope of Work
The required services involve community relations and tribal coordination. This includes leveraging internal tribal members/employees who can speak Lakota for presentations to the Tribal President, Tribal Council, and for coordinating with other internal tribal entities. The Oglala Sioux Tribe's Badlands Bombing Range Department intends to perform these services directly, utilizing their internal coordination capabilities and the specific nature of the support required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Anticipated Awardee: Oglala Sioux Tribe Badlands Bombing Range Department
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support)
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Response Due: June 24, 2026, 2:00 PM (MDT)
Justification & Response Requirements
The Government's determination to pursue a sole source award is based on the Tribal Sovereignty of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and their unique position as the only responsible source capable of providing these services, as outlined in a signed Tribal Consultation Plan. This is not a formal solicitation, and no solicitation document is available. Any responsible source that believes competition would be advantageous to the Government must submit clear and convincing evidence to support their claim. All responses received within 15 days of the notice publication will be considered.
Submission & Contact
Capability statements, proposals, or quotations must be submitted to MAJ Matthew Nulk at matthew.nulk@usace.army.mil by the specified deadline. For general inquiries, the primary point of contact is Karen Irving at KAREN.K.IRVING@USACE.ARMY.MIL or 505-342-3356.