C--Structural Assessment for BIA, Bldg 40 & 251, Fort Defiance, AZ
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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), specifically the Branch of Facility Management in Gallup, NM, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Indigenous Design & Studio - Architecture. This contract is for an Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Structural Assessment of Buildings 40 and 251 located in Fort Defiance, AZ. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive A&E Structural Assessment of Building 40 and Building 251. The assessment aims to evaluate the structural integrity and condition of these facilities for the BIA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Intended Awardee: Indigenous Design & Studio - Architecture
- Authority: FAR 12.102-(a) – Circumstances deeming only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).
- NAICS Code: 541990 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
- Response Date (for comments on sole source): May 19, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an announcement of the BIA's intent to award a contract without full and open competition. No solicitation is available, and technical questions regarding this requirement will not be answered. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of capabilities to the Contracting Officer by the specified response date. The point of contact for this notice is Elsie Begay, Contracting Officer, at elsie.begay@bia.gov or 505-863-8226.