Headsets
ID: 140A2325Q0118Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedApr 28, 2025
$13.4K$13,392
AwardeeDT-TRAK CONSULTING, INC. 210 N BROADWAY AVE Miller SD 57362 USA
Award #:140A2325P0185
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Buyer

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

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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

HEADSETS, HANDSETS, MICROPHONES AND SPEAKERS (5965)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the procurement of headsets for the Bureau of Indian Education, specifically for Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, ND. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), emphasizing the importance of supporting economic development within Indian communities while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The contract will be awarded based on technical specifications and price reasonableness, with payment terms stipulating payment within 15 days post-delivery upon receipt of an acceptable invoice. Interested vendors should contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details and to ensure compliance with the necessary self-certification requirements under the Buy Indian Act.

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    The document outlines the self-certification requirements for Offerors applying under the Buy Indian Act, specifically pertaining to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). It states that to qualify, an enterprise must meet specific definitions and requirements both at the time of the offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. Contracting Officers have the authority to request additional documentation to verify eligibility. The document warns against providing false or misleading information, as this may lead to legal repercussions under federal laws, including 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731. The Offeror is required to fill out specific details related to their enterprise to affirm their status as an IEE, including the legal business name, ownership details, and a certifying signature. This form is a crucial component for securing federal contracts aimed at supporting tribal economic initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations governing Indian enterprises in federal contracting.
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of headsets by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) under the Department of the Interior. The solicitation emphasizes a firm fixed-price contract exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, targeting small businesses in the specified industry, which falls under NAICS code 334310. The expected delivery location is Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, ND, with payment terms that stipulate payment within 15 days post-delivery and upon receipt of an acceptable invoice. The RFP outlines the evaluation criteria focusing on technical specifications and price reasonableness. Contractors must comply with specific requirements, including electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Furthermore, the solicitation includes a detailed list of clauses and provisions from Federal Acquisition Regulations that govern various aspects of the proposal, emphasizing compliance, reporting of fraud, and subcontracting limitations. The document is structured to ensure transparency, facilitate equal opportunity for bidding, and ensure contracts are awarded to responsible contractors while adhering to federal regulations and standards. Overall, the RFP serves as a formal solicitation for capable vendors to provide audio equipment that aligns with governmental operational needs while supporting economic development within Indian communities.
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