TELEHANDLER - Walker River Irrigation Project
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Western Region, is soliciting proposals for a Telehandler for the Walker River Indian Irrigation Project (WRIIP). This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The BIA seeks to acquire one (1) telehandler to efficiently receive and move materials to work sites throughout the WRIIP in Schurz, NV. The telehandler must meet or exceed the specifications of a Skyjack SJ 519 TH or an "equal" product, adhering to salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics.
Key specifications include:
- Operating weight between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds.
- Enclosed cab.
- Maximum lift height of 19 feet or more.
- Must include a bucket and pallet forks.
- Delivery is required within 60 days after award, scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, at WRIIP in Schurz, NV.
- The offeror must be an authorized reseller of the quoted solution.
- Warranty service must include on-site repairs in Schurz, NV, or transport to a shop within 100 miles.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Place of Performance: Walker River Indian Irrigation Project (WRIIP) in Schurz, NV, and Western Nevada Agency, 311 E. Washington St., Carson City, NV 89701-4065.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
- Inquiries Due: May 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Melanie.Schiaveto@bia.gov. The email subject line must be: "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A1126Q0047".
- Required Submission Components:
- Company Information (Unique Entity ID, Contact Name, RFQ Number, Quote Date).
- Specification Sheet of proposed equipment.
- Pricing.
- Signed and completed IEE Representation Form.
- Signed and completed DIAR 1452.280-4.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Acceptability (meeting specifications, delivery timeframe, and authorized reseller status) and Price. After technical acceptability is determined, price will be the determining factor.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Melanie Schiaveto at Melanie.Schiaveto@bia.gov or 480-744-4870.