73--Kitchen Equipment

SOL #: 140A2326Q0054Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment (7310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/88ba976ee99642e28c554b2707472d6c/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 5:00 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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking quotes for Kitchen Equipment for BIE Turtle Mountain Elementary in Belcourt, ND. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, issued as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The opportunity requires the provision of new kitchen equipment, specifically a hot plate and convection ovens. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This acquisition is for the procurement of new kitchen equipment. Key requirements include:

Equipment: One (1) 36" Electric 6 Burner Hot Plate (208V) and six (6) Double Deck, Stacked, Full Size Electric Convection Ovens (208V, Field Convertible 24kW).
Specifications: Equipment must be Energy Star compliant and similar in size and functionality to specified models (e.g., Vulcan VC55ED-208/3 Convection Oven and Imperial Range IHPA-6-36-E Hot Plate). Oven dimensions are clarified as 40 inches wide, 40 inches deep, and 70 inches tall.
Installation: Installation is not required; BIE personnel will place equipment on a loading dock.
Disposal: Disposal of old equipment is NOT part of this contract and will be handled by government personnel. This clarifies an earlier version of the solicitation.
Condition: Quotes must be for new items in original manufacturer packaging.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Delivery Terms: FOB Destination, with delivery required within 30-60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Delivery Location: BIE Turtle Mountain Elementary, 1209 Gilbert Godon Street, Belcourt, ND 58316.
Payment Terms: Net 15 (Accelerated Payment).

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Quotes must be all-inclusive firm fixed price, include equipment specifications, and specify delivery lead time. All inquiries, quotations, and amendments must be submitted via email.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation, is acceptable, and offers 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).
Eligibility: This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Offerors must complete and submit the DIAR IEE representation (1452.280-4) and be registered in SAM.gov.
NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees.

Contact Information

For all inquiries and submissions, contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256.

Notes

An amendment (Amd_0001) clarified oven dimensions and explicitly stated that disposal of old equipment is no longer the contractor's responsibility. Three pictures of the old equipment are attached for reference.