J--Repair of Tractor for Shiprock BOT
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Region, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Watson Tractor and Implement Co. This contract is for the repair of a Holland tractor for the chain link fence at the BIA Shiprock Agency, Branch of Transportation. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can provide this service must submit capability statements by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the repair of a Holland tractor. This tractor is essential for maintaining the chain link fence at the BIA Shiprock Agency, ensuring operational readiness and facility integrity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intended Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (Circumstances deem only one source reasonably available)
- Intended Awardee: Watson Tractor and Implement Co.
- NAICS Code: 811411 (Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 3:00 PM MDT
- Published: April 8, 2026
Action Item
No solicitation is available, and technical questions will not be answered. However, if a firm believes the BIA should not pursue this sole source procurement, it should submit a capability statement and pricing information. This submission must clearly demonstrate the firm's ability to meet the requirement.
Contact Information
Submissions and inquiries should be directed to Lynelle Benallie, Contract Specialist, via email at Lynelle.Benallie@bia.gov.