CONNEX CONTAINTER
ID: 140A2325Q0170Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (3990)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d9c8aefc8964aa482e41f9e37c0400c/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of two high cube watertight connex containers intended for storage of cleaning supplies and hand power tools at Sanostee Day School in New Mexico. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian-owned small businesses in accordance with the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) guidelines, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting economic development in Indian communities. Bidders must submit their offers by June 10, 2025, with delivery expected by July 30, 2025, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations is required throughout the contract process. Interested parties can contact Charmaine Williams-James at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu or by phone at 505-803-4266 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WILLIAMS-JAMES, CHARMAINE
    (505) 803-4266
    Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu
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    The document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education for the procurement of two new high cube watertight connex containers. The primary purpose is to store cleaning supplies and hand power tools at Sanostee Day School in New Mexico. The solicitation is open to Indian-owned small businesses, following the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside guidelines. It outlines specific requirements, including pricing, delivery terms, and the need for a complete quote that includes all applicable taxes and fees. Bidders must submit their offers by 06/10/2025, with delivery expected by 07/30/2025. The contract will include compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses concerning small business participation and performance reporting. A designated Contracting Officer is named for oversight, and specific invoicing and payment procedures must be followed via the U.S. Treasury's Internet Payment Platform. This procurement is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance educational facilities in Indian communities while ensuring adherence to federal regulations and promoting small business participation in government contracts.
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