Janitorial Equipment
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), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for Janitorial Equipment under a Firm Fixed-Priced contract. This opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The solicitation seeks new, in-stock equipment with a required delivery within 90 days of award. Quotes are due May 21, 2026, by 16:00 CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of janitorial equipment, including specific models such as BDP 51/2000 C, BDS 43/175 C, and CLIPPER 12, with detailed technical specifications provided in Attachment 1. Key requirements include:
- Products must conform to all specified technical requirements.
- Offerors must demonstrate the capability to deliver items within 90 days after contract award.
- Proof of capability to deliver fully manufactured, in-stock, and ready-to-ship items is mandatory.
- If applicable, offerors must provide proof of being an authorized reseller.
- Quotes must explicitly exclude refurbished, grey market, backordered, or manufactured-to-order items.
- All lead times for delivery must be included in the quote.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Priced
- Delivery: Within 90 days after award
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 325612 (Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees.
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
- Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026, no later than 16:00 CST
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic mail only to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.
- Email Subject Line: Must be formatted as "140A2326Q0136 JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT, (VENDOR NAME)".
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed based on product conformity to specifications, delivery capability, and authorized reseller status (if applicable).
- Price: Will be the determining factor among technically acceptable offers.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offers are solicited exclusively from Indian Economic Enterprises that also qualify as small business concerns. Offers from entities not meeting both criteria will not be considered.
- Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (Attachment 2) to certify eligibility.
- Prospective contractors should review FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation).
- All required representations and certifications must be current and complete in the vendor's SAM.gov profile.
- Payment requests will be processed electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).
- Primary Contact: Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek, michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.