71--Office Furniture for Crow Agency, MT

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140A042600004, with an effective date of April 3, 2026. The primary purpose of this amendment is to publicly post an approved Brand Name Justification for the RFQ, in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).

• The amendment includes a Brand Name Justification for other than full and open competition.

• The justification details the requirement for "Office Furniture for Crow Agency" and specifies "Urban" brand furniture, including L-shaped desks, mobile file pedestals, and power source docks.

• The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as the authority for other than full and open competition.

• It explains that the "Urban" product line is standardized throughout the facility, and matching it ensures consistent aesthetics, ergonomics, and compatibility with existing components.

• Market research confirmed that only the "Urban" product line meets the Government's requirement for full matching compatibility.

• The government will solicit quotes from multiple authorized distributors of the "Urban" product line to ensure fair pricing.

• Bear Woman Enterprises has expressed interest in this acquisition.

• All interested parties submitting a quotation must complete blocks 8 and 15A-C of this Amendment and include the completed page 1 of this Amendment with their quotation.

• The due date and time for offers remain unchanged.

• All terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• The Period of Performance is from 06/30/2026 to 06/30/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically office furniture, for the BIA Crow Agency. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Procurement of office furniture, including L-shaped desks with adjustable height, mobile file pedestals, and mobile divider panels.

• Specific items include "Urban Brand: NBF Signature Series" furniture in "Weathered Walnut" finish.

• Delivery of all line items is required by 6/30/2026, with some items having earlier delivery dates (e.g., 09/10/2025).

• The acquisition requires adherence to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by 6/30/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the "Limitation of Government Liability" section mentions "$ Added upon Award dollars" for expenditures and termination liability.

• Submission Deadline: Monday, 04/13/2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Jodi Zachary, Contracting Officer, at jodi.zachary@bia.gov. The subject line must be "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A0426Q0004, Office Furniture".

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be evaluated first on price, then technical acceptability. Only the lowest priced offer will be examined for technical acceptability. Technically unacceptable quotes will not be considered for award.

• Quotation Contents: Must include completed SF-1449 blocks, company information (SAM UEI, address, contact), pricing for specified line items, completed solicitation provisions (pages 17-24), IEE Representation Form, and any amendment forms (SF-30).

• Contractor Inquiries: Due by Wednesday, 4/8/26, Noon Pacific Time, via email to the Contracting Officer.

• This requirement is set-aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• NAICS Code: 337211 (Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.

• PSC Code: 7110 (Office Furniture).

• Offerors must have an active SAM.gov profile.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the due date.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: Field to enter the relevant number.
• Project Title: Field to enter the project's title.
• Date of Form Submission: Field to enter the date the form is submitted.
• Offeror Representation: Requires the Offeror to represent that they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise."
• Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity: Field for the name of the relevant tribal entity.
• Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm: Field for the owner's name.
• Legal Business Name: Field for the business's legal name.
• Certifying Signature: Field for the certifying signature.
• Unique Entity ID (UEI): Field for the Unique Entity Identifier.
• Printed Name: Field for the printed name of the signatory.

Bidders must complete and submit this form to self-certify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This certification is required in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and DIAR Part 1480. The enterprise must meet the IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the full term of the contract. Failure to provide accurate information may result in penalties.