68--NOTICE OF INTENT
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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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for Retardant On-Demand (ROD) Services. This procurement is intended to be a Firm-Fixed Price order placed against an existing USDA Forest Service Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the requirements. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit justification by April 18, 2026, if they believe BIA should not pursue this sole source action.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves to inform the public of BIA's intent to procure Retardant On-Demand Services via a sole source award. The primary purpose is to secure retardant products that are qualified and approved on the Qualified Products List (QPL) in accordance with USDA Forest Service standards. The government does not anticipate issuing a solicitation (RFQ, RFP, or IFB) for this requirement.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Procurement of Retardant On-Demand (ROD) Services.
- Retardant must be QPL Approved and Certified according to USDA Forest Service standards.
- PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP is currently the only vendor identified with the necessary QPL Approval and Certification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price order.
- Award Mechanism: Will be placed against USDA Forest Service BPA No.: 1202SC22T2602.
Submission & Evaluation
- This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source; it is not a solicitation.
- No technical questions will be answered.
- Parties who believe BIA should not proceed with this sole source must submit:
- Justification for why BIA should not pursue this procurement.
- A capability statement.
- Pricing information.
- Submissions must be sent via email to michelle.cruzsalum@bia.gov by 12:00 pm MDT on April 18, 2026.
- Responses must include the vendor's UEI No. and applicable NAICS code (115310).
- The email subject line, body, or attachments must include the title "Retardant Services".
- The Government will not make an award based on responses to this notice; responses will inform future acquisition strategies.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This procurement is restricted to companies eligible for orders against the USDA FS National Blanket Purchase Agreements for Retardant on Demand.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Michelle Cruzsalum
- Email: Michelle.CruzSalum@bia.gov
- Phone: 208-859-3227
Timeline
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- Response Due Date: April 18, 2026