J--Notice of Intent
ID: DOIAFBO250011Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)

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https://sam.gov/opp/85abf3d3855e498d875976894c3b559e/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Willis Drilling & Pump Company for the urgent replacement of a burned-out water well pump at Bread Springs Day School. This procurement is critical as the school's water storage tank currently holds only five days' worth of water, which is insufficient to support daily operations. The anticipated delivery date for the new pump is January 10, 2025, and no solicitation will be available for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Charmaine Williams-James, Contracting Officer, 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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