The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Winnebago Agency, Facilities Management Division, is seeking a contractor to provide propane purchase and delivery services for federal facilities on the Omaha Indian Reservation in Nebraska. The objective is to maintain a safe and healthy environment by ensuring an adequate propane supply for heating, cooling, cooking, and emergency generators. Services are required for the Maintenance Shop Bldg #59 (1,000-gallon tank, estimated 3,000 gallons annually) and the Macy Detention Center Bldg #2 (10,000-gallon tank, estimated 10,000 gallons annually). Deliveries must be made within 72 hours of request, to government-provided tanks, and comply with all federal, tribal, state, and local laws, industry standards, and Nebraska licensing requirements. The period of performance is 12 months, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, during normal work hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays). The contractor is responsible for all equipment, transportation, and ensuring uninterrupted service.
This document outlines the self-certification requirements 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 term. Contracting Officers can request additional eligibility documentation at any point. The document warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. It includes an "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" for offerors to self-certify their IEE status by providing details such as the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Legal Business Name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner, along with a certifying signature.
This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for propane purchase and delivery services to the Winnebago Agency in Nebraska, specifically for the Maintenance Shop Bldg #59 and Macy Detention Center Bldg #2. The acquisition is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The anticipated period of performance is January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The RFQ includes detailed instructions for offerors, general order terms and conditions, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses, with specific attention to hazardous material identification and electronic invoicing via the IPP system. It also outlines prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and foreign purchases.