94--AQUATIC PLANT LIFE MACHINE
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting proposals for an Aquatic Plant Life Machine (Equipment for SSIS). This opportunity seeks to procure specialized equipment for duckweed removal and control at the St. Stephens Indian School. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of one (1) Boom with Pump and a hauling trailer system. This equipment is essential for the removal and control of duckweed in three lagoons at St. Stephens Indian School, aiming to address system clogging and reduce constant upkeep.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide a complete system including a Duckweed Screen, Sump box with floats, Pump Hoses, a 3" Honda Trash Pump, a 200' Gathering Boom, Rope, a Push Pole, a 7'x14' Bumper pull trailer, and a 20' Discharge Pipe. All products must be fully manufactured and readily available, not refurbished, grey market, or on backorder. Bidders must provide product specifications, proof of authorized distributorship/resellership if applicable, and clearly specify lead times for delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, to June 13, 2026
- Delivery: Within 30 days after award to BIE - St. Stephens Indian School, 128 Mission Rd. PO Box 345, Saint Stephens, WY 82524
- Quote Due Date: May 11, 2026, by 16:00 CDT
- Published Date: April 30, 2026 (latest amendment)
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The NAICS code is 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a size standard of 550 employees. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete all applicable FAR and DIAR provisions and clauses.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu with the subject line: "140A2326Q0074 EQUIPMENT, (VENDOR NAME)". Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror. Technical acceptability includes conforming to product specifications and demonstrating the capability to deliver fully manufactured, in-stock items with specified lead times. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.