73--Kitchen Equipment

SOL #: 140A2326Q0054Award Notice

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

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment (7310)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 13, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026

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 Kitchen Equipment for the Bureau of Indian Education, Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, ND. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside for the procurement of new hot plates and convection ovens. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the procurement of new kitchen equipment, specifically:

  • One (1) 36" Electric 6 Burner Hot Plate (208V)
  • Six (6) Double Deck, Stacked, Full Size Electric Convection Ovens (208V, Field Convertible 24kW)

Equipment must be Energy Star compliant and similar in size and functionality to specified models (Vulcan VC55ED-208/3 and Imperial Range IHPA-6-36-E). Contractors must provide equipment specifications with their quote. Installation is not required, and BIE personnel will place equipment on the loading dock. Disposal of old equipment is NOT part of this contract and will be handled by government personnel.

Amendment clarifications include:

  • Oven Clearance: Maximum allowances are 83 inches wide x 79 inches tall x 42 inches deep (for one area) and 79 inches tall x 162 inches wide x 42 inches deep (for another area).
  • Electrical: 208V, 3-phase power is confirmed available for both convection ovens and the hot plate.
  • Delivery: Facilities personnel will assist with lifting equipment on the loading dock, implying liftgate service may not be required.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Delivery Terms: FOB Destination, 30-60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
  • Delivery Location: Bureau of Indian Education, Turtle Mountain Elementary School, Belcourt, ND 58316
  • Payment Terms: Net 15 (Accelerated Payment)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
  • NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be all-inclusive firm fixed price, for new items in original manufacturer packaging, and specify delivery lead time. Items on back order or out of stock are not permitted. All inquiries, quotations, and amendments must be submitted via email to leahr.azure@bie.edu.

Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation, is acceptable, and provides the lowest price. Evaluation factors include Sustainability (Energy Star, independent doors), Delivery (30-60 days ARO), Specifications (similar size/functionality), and Price (all-inclusive, fair and reasonable). Offerors must complete and submit the DIAR IEE representation (1452.280-4) and be registered in SAM.gov. Unlicensed vendors needing TERO license fee information should contact the TERO office.

Key Dates & Contact

  • Original Solicitation Posted: February 13, 2026
  • Latest Amendment Posted: February 25, 2026
  • Response Due: The original solicitation indicated an intent to award within 30 days from the date specified for receipt of offers; however, a specific due date for offers was not explicitly provided or updated in the amendments.
  • Contact: Leah Azure, leahr.azure@bie.edu, (505) 803-4256.

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