ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationIndian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)

BENDIX KING RADIO AND ACCESSORIES

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140A0725Q0020

Response Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

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

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Mid-West Region, is seeking proposals for the procurement of Bendix King radios and accessories, with a focus on supporting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The solicitation, numbered 140A0725Q0020, includes a variety of BKR series handheld radios, antennas, batteries, chargers, and cloning cables, with a delivery deadline set for March 31, 2026. These communications equipment are vital for effective operations within Indian communities and agencies. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 15, 2025, at 17:00 CDT, and comply with all relevant Federal Acquisition Regulations and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation clauses. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Margie Tahdooahnippah at Margie.Tahdooahnippah@bia.gov or by phone at 612-968-1446.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

334220

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

PSC Code

5895

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

Sol_140A0725Q0020.pdf

PDF•371 KB•9/5/2025

AI Summary

This government Request for Proposal (RFP) is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for Bendix King Radios and Accessories. The solicitation, number 140A0725Q0020, seeks various BKR series handheld radios, antennas, batteries, chargers, and cloning cables, with a delivery date of March 31, 2026. The NAICS code is 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Quoters must submit proposals by September 15, 2025, at 17:00 CD and comply with specified Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses, including electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

B08_Attachment_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.pdf

PDF•35 KB•9/5/2025

AI Summary

The document outlines the requirements and certification process for "Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs)" under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract's term. Contracting Officers can request eligibility documentation at any point. The document stresses that submitting false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during contract performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. It includes an "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" for offerors to self-certify their IEE status by providing their federally recognized tribal entity, Unique Entity ID (UEI), legal business name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner of the IEE firm, along with a certifying signature.