HELIWELL TANK - Fort Apache Agency

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically "Heli Well Tank" and "Task Chair." The government is procuring these items in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The government contemplates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Items: Heliwell Tank (Item 00010) and Task Chair (Item 00020).

• Scope: Deliver, assemble, install, and place all items according to manufacturer guidelines. Protect government property during installation. Remove all packing materials and debris from the site. Coordinate delivery and installation logistics. Verify field measurements and report discrepancies. Provide a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty, plus standard commercial warranty support.

• Salient Characteristics: Offerors must provide brand name or equal items meeting all salient characteristics. For equal items, specifications demonstrating compliance are required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov.

• Submission Deadline: On or before May 14, 2026, 1700 PDT.

• Quote Contents: Must include Unique Entity ID, Contact Name/Phone/Email, RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, Pricing, a signed IEE Representation Form, and a signed DIAR 1452.280-4.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail) and Price.

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

• NAICS Code: 332420, Metal Tank (Heavy Group) Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees.

• Delivery Address: Cibecue Airport Z95, Fort Apache Agency, Whiteriver, AZ 85941. Deliveries during normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PDT).

• Payment: Via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Inquiries: Due by May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, via email to melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It is used by offerors to self-certify that 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

Bidders must complete and submit this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This self-certification is required in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and DIAR Part 1480. The enterprise must meet the IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contracting Officers may request additional documentation at any stage of the acquisition lifecycle. False or misleading information is subject to legal penalties.

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

To provide portable water systems to assist the Ft. Apache Agency (Fire Management) in fire suppression efforts on the White Mountain Apache reservation, addressing drought conditions and the ineffectiveness of existing water systems.

Procurement and delivery of portable water tanks (Heliwells) with the following characteristics:

• Capacity: 9425 USG to 14,900 USG

• Fast assembly (under two hours by three people)

• Rapid filling (under one hour with a 300 USGPM pump)

• Large open top (up to 16 ft./4.9 m diameter) for Bambi Bucket access

• Modular design: Outer aluminum shell separates into 8 or 10 panels for easy transport

• Side fill/discharge flange

• Heavy-duty vinyl fabric liner

• Aluminum carry pallet for ground shipping

• Products to be delivered assembled onsite.

• Delivery Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (MST, AZ).

• Delivery Location: As specified in the solicitation.

• The Heliwell can be used as a helicopter dip tank or a fire-retardant mixing tank.

• Panels can be transported by standard pickup truck or slung from a helicopter.