H--IE056 HAVASUPAI QUARTERS AC UNIT REPLACE
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 Education (BIE), is issuing a Source Sought announcement to identify qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), and Small Businesses (SBs) for an AC Unit Replacement project at the Havasupai Quarters in Supai, AZ. This market research aims to determine the appropriate set-aside for a future solicitation. Responses are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The BIE intends to solicit licensed contractors to provide all labor, supervision, tools, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to remove and replace a 15-ton air conditioning (AC) system, including the outdoor condensing unit and indoor blower (air handling) unit. The project also requires the replacement of two HVAC units and concrete slabs, and the removal of trees in the area. The successful contractor will be responsible for all required deliverables, detailed cost estimates, work plans, work schedules, and addressing abatement and disposal of hazardous building materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Source Sought / Market Research (Presolicitation)
- Purpose: To identify potential sources and determine the appropriate set-aside for an anticipated single-award firm-fixed price contract.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Size Standard: $19 Million)
- Product/Service Code: H345 (Inspection And Laboratory Services: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment)
- Acquisition Preference: Under the Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to ISBEEs, then IEEs, then SBs. Only ISBEEs/IEEs can participate in acquisitions set aside under the Buy Indian Act.
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. MDT
- Published: March 11, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement including:
- Company Name, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email)
- GSA/FSS/SEWP Contract Number (if applicable)
- SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Tax ID Number
- Indication of qualification (ISBEE, IEE, or SB)
- Description of specialties and general contracting license. Responses should be sent to Mary Jane Johnson (maryjane.johnson@bie.edu).
Important Notes
This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).