89--Emergency Water Supply for ARO

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140A162600035, with an effective date of 04/17/2026.

• The purpose of this modification is to post questions and answers.
• The Period of Performance is stated as 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2031.

This amendment extends the solicitation and includes questions and answers. Bidders should review the posted Q&A and confirm any impact on their proposal submission deadlines or requirements.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding the solicitation.

• Delivery Location: Requirements are solely for deliveries within Alaska; there is no requirement for the Continental US (CONUS).
• Order Packaging: Orders will be placed for pallets. The specific packaging and number of bottles per pallet will be based on currently available commercial packaging.
• Water Brand: All water supplied must be bottled by the awardee(s); supplementation with other brands is not permitted.
• Bottle Sizes: Bidders should include only their commercially available bottle sizes on quotes; no specific additional sizes are requested.

These clarifications do not appear to alter any stated requirements, due dates, or submission rules, but confirm the geographic scope and product sourcing restrictions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. It constitutes the sole solicitation, and quotes are being requested; a written solicitation will not be issued. The government contemplates awarding one or more Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

• The core requirement is for bottled water.

• Delivery will be 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.

• Delivery costs are to be priced as a separate line item per BPA Call Order.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a solicitation for BPAs.

• Quotation Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 1400 local time.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed in Section 4.1.

• Evaluation Factors: The government will evaluate offers based on responsiveness, pricing, and past performance (pass/fail basis). Vendors must be responsive, have fair and reasonable pricing, and possess quality past performance to be considered for award.

• Key Deadlines: Questions are due by April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• NAICS Code: 312112, Bottled Water Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,100 employees.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1.

• An IEE Representation Form is also attached.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for emergency water supply to rural Alaska Native villages facing critical water shortages and contamination risks due to extreme weather and damaged infrastructure.

• Procure, distribute, and coordinate delivery of potable water to Federally recognized Native American tribes in Alaska.

• Water will be supplied via bottled supplies, mobile treatment systems, or emergency delivery.

• Delivery locations and quantities will be specified in individual delivery orders.

• Delivery may require airlift to remote communities with small runways (as short as 3,800 feet).

• Periodic reports (monthly and year-end) are required, including a chronological listing of all calls by location, CLIN, quantity, order date, and delivery date.

• Ad hoc reports on order status may be requested by the Program Manager.

• The contract period of performance is a 5-year ordering period.

• The place of performance is for rural Alaska Native villages.

• Procurement is open to all competitive sources under the Buy Indian Act.

• Funding will be provided on each individual BPA call initiated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number
• Project Title
• Date of Form Submission
• Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
• Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
• Legal Business Name
• Certifying Signature
• Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Printed Name

Offerors must complete and submit this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This is crucial for any opportunity that may be set aside or have preferences under the Buy Indian Act. The enterprise must meet the IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term. False or misleading information can lead to legal penalties.