N--IE056 HAVASUPAI QUARTERS AC UNIT REPLACE

SOL #: 140A2326Q0105Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE
Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Installation Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment (N045)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 7, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM

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), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of AC and air handling units at the Havasupai Elementary Living Quarters in Supai, AZ. This is a fixed-price Design/Build project for major repair and improvement. The opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 11, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, insurance, and transportation for Design/Build Services. This includes:

  • Inspection and Evaluation: Verify existing HVAC unit dimensions and conditions.
  • Demolition: Submit a detailed plan for removing existing units.
  • Project Documents: Prepare and submit detailed performance specifications, cost estimates, and notes for COR approval.
  • Replacement: Install new 1.5-ton cooling, 60,000 BTU/Hr. heating + Air Conditioner Split Systems, including potential ductwork, concrete pads, and drainage.
  • Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to IECC, NEC, UMC, NFPA 90B, NFPA 5000, CABO, OSHA, and BIA Safety Guidelines.
  • Deliverables: Manufacturer's warranties, O&M manuals, installation instructions, disposal permits, testing/commissioning reports, and weekly progress reports.
  • Training: Provide 2 hours of training for BIE maintenance staff on new equipment.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order.
  • Period of Performance: 45 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
  • Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Offers are solicited only from eligible Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) that are also small businesses.
  • Bonding: Requires Bid Bond (SF24), Performance Bond (SF25), and Payment Bond (SF-25A).
  • Wage Rates: Compliance with General Decision Number AZ20260012 for residential construction in Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona, effective 01/02/2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Due: May 11, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. MDT.
  • Submission Method: Via email to maryjane.johnson@bie.edu.
  • Evaluation: Two phases: Preliminary Screening and Proposal Evaluation. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Offerors must submit their best and final price.
  • Required Submissions: Signed SF 1442, priced Section B, DIAR 1452.280-3(c) and (d) submissions, Section K, acknowledgement of amendments, and a scanned SF24 Bid Guarantee. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and meet IEE criteria as defined in DIAR 1452.280-2.

Key Clarifications & Site Logistics

  • Site Access: Supai is remote (helicopter, pack-mule, hiking). Contractors must arrange their own travel, lodging, and flights. Revised 2026 helicopter rates and a new "payment before service" policy are in effect.
  • Utilities: No electricity or water provided; contractors must supply their own (e.g., portable generator) and arrange for water use.
  • Disposal: All construction debris must be transported off tribal lands to an approved landfill.
  • Staging/Accommodations: Coordinate directly with the Havasupai Tribe for staging areas (Long Mesa recommended) and temporary housing (tents). One BIE Quarters unit may be available, with utility costs borne by the contractor.
  • Duct Cleaning: Scope is limited to plenum cleaning only.
  • No Site Visits: Pictures and floor plans are attached to the solicitation.
  • Questions: No further questions will be accepted. Government responses to previous questions are provided in Amendment 0001 and the updated Question Log.

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