S--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
ID: DOIAFBO250039Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

PSC

UTILITIES- OTHER (S119)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/961dbddce0b34f268dd4312696f83ada/view
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), intends to award a sole source contract to Jemez Mountain Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the urgent provision of electric hookup services to the Marque Sign at Ojo Encino Day School. This procurement is critical as Jemez Mountain Electric Cooperative is the current utility provider for the school, and the contract is being awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for sole source contracts in specific circumstances. The anticipated delivery date for the services is June 30, 2025, and interested parties should note that no solicitation is available, and no technical questions will be entertained. For further inquiries, Charmaine Williams-James, the Contracting Officer, can be contacted via email at charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu or by phone at 505-803-4266.

Point(s) of Contact
WILLIAMS-JAMES, CHARMAINE
(505) 803-4266
Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu
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