Commercial Front Mowers for Cheyenne River Ag, SD
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for Commercial Front Mowers for the Cheyenne River Agency, SD. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. Quotes are due by Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for commercial front riding mowers with specific minimum specifications:
- Engine: Diesel
- Drive: Four-wheel drive (on-demand)
- Safety: Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
- Deck: 72-inch commercial side discharge mower deck, heavy-duty steel, rotates for service
- Power: 24.2 horsepower
- Fuel: 16-gallon fuel tank
- Warranty: 24-month warranty specifically for High Volume Commercial Use.
Delivery of the mowers is required by June 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, specific to the Department of Interior under the Buy Indian Act.
- NAICS Code: 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Jodi.Zachary@bia.gov.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the due date.
- Required Attachments: Offerors must submit at least two separate attachments: a pricing attachment and a technical attachment. Full descriptions and specifications for comparison are required. Alternative products meeting equivalent specifications are acceptable.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability is judged on a pass/fail basis; failure to meet minimum requirements will render a quote unacceptable.
- Evaluation Factors: Price (realism, reasonableness, completeness) and Technical (meeting all minimum requirements).
Eligibility & Key Forms
Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to confirm eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as defined in DIAR Part 1480. This form requires self-certification of IEE status, including details on the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity and ownership.
Key Dates & Contact
- Inquiry Deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Primary Contact: Zachary, Jodi (Jodi.Zachary@bia.gov, 916-978-6005).
This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.