The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) intends to award a sole source contract to the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority for bacteriological analytical services related to drinking water systems within the Navajo Nation. The contract aims to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act by providing routine and special bacteriological sampling and analysis for 44 Bureau-operated water systems, with an estimated total of 3,010 samples over the contract period. This service is critical for maintaining safe drinking water standards and protecting the health of students and community members. The contract is set for a period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an estimated total value of $76,574.40, and interested parties can contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further information.