ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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), specifically the Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for Environmental Services. This opportunity is for the removal and disposal of expired chemicals, including pickup and repackaging services. This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 1700 ED.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the removal and disposal of expired chemicals, along with necessary pickup and repackaging services. An environmental fee of 3% is also included in the scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Small Business Size Standard: $47.0M
- Quote Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 1700 ED
- Published Date: May 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically to Olivia.wall@bie.edu.
- Quote Format: Must be all-inclusive (service, supplies, materials, taxes, travel, etc.), identify unit price, total unit pricing, grand total, Tax ID, Cage Code, and UEI number. Quotes must be submitted with FOB Destination terms, include a completed SF-1449, and complete contact information. Offerors must acknowledge any amendments and be registered in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical acceptability includes meeting the 30-day service timeframe and conforming to the ISBEE set-aside. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and acknowledge their small business status.
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Olivia Wall (olivia.wall@bie.edu)
- Contracting Officer: Brandon Walker