84--Uniforms for Indian Affairs (IA) Office of Justice Services (OJS)
SOL #: DOIAFBO260033Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
RESTON, VA, 20192, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (315250)
PSC
Outerwear, Men's (8405)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 26, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 1, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) capable of providing an online ordering system and manufacturing uniforms, clothing apparel, and other law enforcement equipment. This is for an estimated 750 employees. This is not a solicitation, and proposals will not be accepted. Submissions are due by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The OJS seeks to identify vendors who can supply:
- An online ordering system for uniforms and equipment.
- Manufacturing services for uniforms, clothing apparel, and supplementary law enforcement equipment.
- Services for approximately 750 employees within the OJS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Focus on identifying Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs).
- NAICS Code: 315250 – Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 26, 2026
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested vendors should provide:
- Vendor name, address, website, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- A capabilities statement, including compliance with Buy America Act (BAA) requirements.
- Vendor’s primary Department of the Interior and/or Indian Affairs point of contact (title, email, phone).
- Qualified socio-economic business category(s) (SBA or other Federal agency approved).
- Prior experience/past performance providing uniforms under federal contracts.
Important Notes
- Uniform specifications and online ordering system details will not be provided at this time.
- Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market research.
- No technical questions will be answered regarding this notice.
- This notice does not guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued.
People
Points of Contact
Lowery, AdamPRIMARY
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Posted: Mar 26, 2026