EQUIPMENT THORPE WELLNESS CENTER, Haskell Indian N
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of gym equipment for the Thorpe Wellness Center at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU). This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside solicitation, conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply and installation of various gym equipment, as detailed in the provided price list (Attachment 1). Specific items include, but are not limited to, Back Hyper machines, Accessory Racks, Utility Benches, Smith Machines, Chin/Dip Assists, Dumbbell Racks, Barbell Racks, and Stability Balls. The scope also explicitly covers shipping, inside delivery, and installation services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Estimated Delivery/Installation Completion: June 1, 2026.
- Period of Performance: March 9, 2026, to June 1, 2026, for both equipment and installation.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 459110 - Sporting Goods Retailers, with a Small Business Size Standard of $26.5M.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to jeff.morris@bie.edu.
- Quote Format: Non-price quotes must include Installation Time-Frame, Conformance to solicitation requirements, Past Performance (if available), and completed Attachments 2 and 3. Pricing must be firm-fixed, inclusive of all associated costs (taxes, delivery, freight).
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on Installation Time-Frame, Conformance to Solicitation, Past Performance, ISBEE compliance, and Price Reasonableness. The Government reserves the right to make a best-value trade-off award.
- Mandatory Forms: Offerors must complete and return DIAR Provision 1452.280-4 (Indian Economic Enterprise Representation - Attachment 3) and provide information regarding subcontracting limitations and key personnel (Attachment 2). Failure to provide this information may result in non-responsiveness.
Additional Notes
This solicitation includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses and provisions that offerors must review and comply with. Background investigations may be required for contractor employees working onsite. Payment will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).