F--2-BACA_1-HAYSTACK SDV

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 140A0926Q0006 with an effective date of January 20, 2026.

Key changes include:

• The last date to accept questions is extended to January 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No further questions will be accepted after this time.

• All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

• The solicitation is amended as noted in Item 11.

• Item 00010, which pertains to the "OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES" (Product/Service Code F999), has been updated to reflect the new question deadline.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to January 27, 2026, 3:00 PM.

• Bidders should acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• This procurement is a Small Business Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside.

• The contract involves a remediation and restoration project for Baca and Haystack Sheep Dip Vat (SDV).

• The Period of Performance is from January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to attest 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. The form requires information about the business, its ownership, and tribal affiliation. It also outlines the legal implications of submitting false information, including penalties under federal law. The enterprise must meet the IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific New Mexico counties (Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos).

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must consult this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: Minimum hourly rates for a wide range of job classifications.
• Fringe Benefits: Required health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Executive Order Compliance: Notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), including specific hourly rates and conditions for their application.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Additional pay for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines on employer responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Small Business Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside Procurement. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to conduct the remediation and restoration project for Baca and Haystack Sheep Dip Vat (SDV).

• Remediation and restoration project for Baca and Haystack Sheep Dip Vat (SDV).

• Services fall under Product/Service Code F999: OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.

• Period of Performance: January 5, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Delivery Date: June 30, 2026.

• Solicitation Number: 140A092600006

• Solicitation Issue Date: January 20, 2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: February 2, 2026, 1600 MS Time.

• This acquisition is a set-aside for Small Business.

• The contracting office is BIA NAVAJO 00009, located in Gallup, NM.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. It constitutes the only solicitation, and proposals are being requested. The government contemplates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• The specific requirements and deliverables are detailed in Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW).

• Line items for pricing are provided in the Attached Price Schedule.

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

• Period of Performance: 120 days from the date the Notice to Proceed is issued.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) has a Small Business size standard of $25M.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received on or before the date and time specified on the SF-1449. Specific date and time to be confirmed on SF-1449.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Elsie Begay, Contracting Officer, at elsie.begay@bia.gov. The subject line must be "Company Name, Quote in Response to 140A0926Q0006".

• Required Documents: A signed and completed copy of the IEE Representation Form must be included. Failure to submit may result in disqualification.

• Pricing: Must be in Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) format and address all elements of the SOW.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Technical Approach
  2. Key Project Management/Technical Support (qualifications, experience on Tribal trust lands, Project Manager's resume)
  3. Past Performance (3-5 client references, list of projects within the past 5 years with descriptions)
  4. Price

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

• Offerors must meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as defined in DIAR 1480.201 and intend to meet the definition throughout contract performance.

• Questions related to the requirement must be submitted via email by Monday, February 02, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM MDT.

• The performance location will be Baca and Haystack Sheep Dip Vat (SDV) Sampling Removal.

• Point of Contact (POC) for award is to be provided at award.

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

This project aims to eliminate environmental hazards associated with three former sheep dip vat (SDV) sites in Prewitt, New Mexico, and restore the affected areas to their natural condition. The work involves site assessments, remediation of contaminated materials, and restoration.

• Remediation and restoration of three former SDV sites: Baca #1 SDV, Baca (New) SDV, and Haystack SDV.

• Comprehensive site assessments to identify and address toxaphene contamination in soil and potentially water.

• Removal of all remaining structures and remnants of the vats.

• Excavation and proper disposal of contaminated soils.

• Final site restoration, including backfilling and reseeding with native plant species.

• Soil screening value for toxaphene is 0.49 parts per million (ppm).

• Excavated areas will be backfilled with clean soil and compacted to 90% proctor density.

• Disturbed areas will be reseeded with a native species mix.

• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Location: Prewitt, New Mexico, within the jurisdiction of the Baca Chapter on the Navajo Nation reservation.

• Contractor must prepare a work plan, project schedule, soil sampling plan, and quality assurance/quality control plan.

• A Health and Safety Plan (HASP) is required, including HAZWOPER training for all workers.

• Consultation with Navajo Nation Historical Preservation Program and Fish and Wildlife department is required.

• Soil samples must be analyzed by an accredited laboratory using EPA Method 8081A.

• Contaminated soil and debris must be disposed of in a Subtitle D landfill, adhering to all applicable regulations.

• Contractor must provide a draft and final report detailing the work performed, findings, and documentation.