89--Emergency Water Supply for ARO
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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) is soliciting quotes for Emergency Water Supply for the Alaska Regional Office (ARO), establishing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). This opportunity is 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). Quotations are due April 24, 2026, at 1400 local time.
Purpose & Scope
This combined synopsis/solicitation aims to establish BPAs for the procurement, distribution, and coordination of potable water to rural Alaska Native villages facing critical water shortages and contamination risks. The objective is to provide emergency water supply via bottled water, mobile treatment systems, or emergency delivery to Federally recognized Native American tribes in Alaska. Delivery locations and quantities will be specified in individual delivery orders, with a 5-year ordering period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031 (5-year ordering period).
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) specific to the Department of Interior, under the Buy Indian Act.
- NAICS Code: 312112, Bottled Water Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,100 employees.
- Funding: Provided on each individual BPA call initiated by the BIA.
Key Requirements
- Supply bottled water to various locations within Alaska, including remote villages.
- Delivery may involve airlifting to communities with small runways (as short as 3,800 feet).
- Packaging and pricing should be for commercially available options, with orders placed for pallets.
- All water supplied must be bottled by the awardee(s); supplementation with other brands is not permitted.
- Delivery costs are to be priced as a separate line item per BPA Call Order.
- Periodic reports (monthly and year-end) are required, detailing calls by location, CLIN, quantity, order date, and delivery date. Ad hoc reports may also be requested.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 1400 local time.
- Questions Due Date: April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed in Section 4.1 of the solicitation.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on responsiveness, fair and reasonable pricing, and quality past performance (pass/fail basis).
- Eligibility: Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to confirm ISBEE eligibility.
Additional Notes
Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). An amendment has been issued to post questions and answers, clarifying that requirements are solely for Alaska and confirming product sourcing restrictions.