Choctaw Agency Repair/Renovation of Building 33

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Choctaw Agency Repair project, specifically for the Choctaw Building #33 Repair. It is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, with a NAICS code of 238990 and a size standard of $19M. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price, with a period of performance of twelve months from the award date. The place of performance is Choctaw Agency, Admin, 421 Powell Street, Philadelphia, MS 39350. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, and must be submitted electronically to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu. Offerors must complete specific sections of the SF-1449, provide company information, points of contact, acknowledge amendments, be registered in SAM.gov, and submit an itemized, firm-fixed-price quote including all associated costs and lead times. The evaluation criteria include conformance to specifications, ability to meet delivery deadlines, price reasonableness, and meeting the ISBEE set-aside requirements. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DIAR clauses, including those related to labor standards, equal opportunity, and electronic invoicing through the IPP system.

The BIA Choctaw Agency seeks a contractor for a waterproofing and drainage project on the rear exterior wall of its building in Philadelphia, MS, with an estimated cost of $65,000 to $75,000. The project involves a thorough site assessment, installation of a comprehensive water management system including waterproofing sealants and a robust drainage system (French drain), and necessary site preparations such as temporarily moving HVAC units and fences, excavation, and rerouting electrical conduits. The scope of work also includes cleaning and repairing walls, sealing conduits and joints, installing a concrete pad and aluminum flashing, extending downspouts, lowering the street ditch flow line, and constructing a decorative block wall. All work must comply with Tribal, state, and federal laws, and IBC 1805.3.2. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision, completing the work within 120 days, verifying site conditions, ensuring worker and public safety, repairing any damages, and providing a 2-5 year warranty. The Agency will provide water and electricity. The contractor must manage waste disposal and coordinate with the Agency's Point of Contact (POC) for access, work schedules, and utility shut-offs. Key contacts are Eric Nickey (POC) and Gerald Doolittle/Misty Ziegler (CORs).

This amendment to solicitation 140A1526Q0001 changes the Period of Performance (PoP) from twelve (12) months to 120 days from contract award, specifically from May 25, 2026, to September 22, 2026. This adjustment is for competition purposes. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 of the Standard Form 30, acknowledging it on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may lead to rejection of the offer. This document is a Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, indicating administrative changes to the contract for the BIA ERO 00015, issued by Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek. The solicitation is designated as an ISBEE set-aside.

The provided government file outlines the self-certification requirements for an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" 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 term. The document specifies that contracting officers can request additional eligibility information at any point. It also warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. The file includes a representation form for offerors to certify their IEE status, requiring details such as the tribal entity name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), legal business name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner.