Laundry Detergent and Clorox Bleach, Riverside Ind
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 (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions, is soliciting quotes for Laundry Detergent and Clorox Bleach for the Riverside Indian School. This is a Firm Fixed Priced contract, set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Quotes are due by April 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for "Laundry Cleaning Supplies" to support student personal hygiene in dormitories. Specific items include:
- 200 units of "Ultra Fresh 6x Platinum liquid laundry detergent" (5 gallons each, 640 loads per unit, with pump).
- 65 units of "Clorox bleach" (3-pack, 121 fl. oz. each, "5 in 1" formula). Products must be fully manufactured and available, not refurbished, grey market, or on backorder. Product specifications must be submitted with the quote.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced.
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2027.
- Delivery Date: Expected by February 1, 2027, with a 30-day After Receipt of Order (ARO) timeframe.
- NAICS Code: 325998 (All other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 650.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.
- Email Subject Line: Must be "140A2326Q0095 Laundry Cleaning Supplies, (VENDOR NAME)".
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) using comparative evaluations to determine the best value. Factors include product conformity to specifications, contractor capability, delivery lead time, and price (completeness and reasonableness). All-inclusive Firm Fixed Price quotes are required.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must be Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns. Bidders must complete and submit the DIAR 1452.280-4 (Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form) to self-certify their eligibility. The Contracting Officer may request additional documentation for verification.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors should review FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) in their entirety. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).