R--Pre-Solicitation Notice
ID: 140A2325R0036Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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/452c6ead5f244b04a223295055de633d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is preparing to solicit bids for an Indefinite Delivery Contract focused on Engineering and Construction Management Support Services for facilities projects within the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The contract will encompass a range of services including maintenance, inspections, program development, and construction contract administration, aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure in Indian communities. This initiative is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and is categorized under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services, with the solicitation expected to be available between May 5 and May 9, 2025, and contract awards anticipated by June 10, 2025. Interested bidders must ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can contact Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle
    michelle.nahlee@bie.edu
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    B01_Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) intends to solicit bids for an Indefinite Delivery Contract for Engineering and Construction Management Support Services associated with facilities projects. The solicitation is projected to be available from May 5 to May 9, 2025, with a contract award anticipated by June 10, 2025. The contract will consist of a base year and three option years, categorized under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services. Services required include maintenance, inspections, program development, and construction contract administration for school facilities. The Statement of Work encompasses project preplanning, design, procurement, and construction phases. Contractors must employ experienced personnel, familiar with various project delivery methods. All deliverables, including electronic files, must be securely transferred to BIE upon contract completion. The contract is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation standards. Interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), ensuring compliance with specified NAICS codes. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing the educational infrastructure within Indian communities through structured project management and expert oversight.
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