J--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
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), on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to AAA Pumping Service, Inc. This contract is for the urgent service of emptying a 20,000-gallon septic tank at Pueblo Pintado Community School. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to empty a 20,000-gallon solid sewage waste septic tank that is nearly full. The service must be completed within the next two weeks to prevent sewage discharge into the environment. The anticipated delivery date for this service is May 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 12.102 (a) Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment)
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Anticipated Delivery: May 31, 2026
- Response Date (for NOI): May 5, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to award a sole source contract to AAA Pumping Service, Inc. is based on urgency and the vendor's unique capabilities. The septic tank needs to be emptied within two weeks to prevent environmental discharge and ensure sanitary health. AAA Pumping Service, Inc. possesses the necessary multiple trucks, drivers, and expertise to perform this service within the required short timeline. A "Single Source Determination and Findings" document justifies this non-competitive award under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Additional Notes
No solicitation is available, and no technical questions will be answered regarding this requirement. This notice serves as an intent to award, not a solicitation for competitive offers.
Point of Contact: Charmaine Williams-James, Contracting Officer, via email at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu or phone at 505-803-4266.