TELEHANDLER - Walker River Irrigation Project

This government solicitation, 140A1126Q0047, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Telehandler (Skyjack SJ 519 TH or equal) for the Walker River Irrigation project. It is a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act. The NAICS code is 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The award type will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order, with delivery required 60 days after award to the Western Nevada Agency, Carson City, NV. Quotes must be submitted via email to melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov by the closing date, inclusive of all costs and taxes. Contractors must be authorized resellers with an active SAM.gov profile and provide a specification sheet, pricing, and a signed IEE Representation Form. Payment requests will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

The Western Nevada Agency (WNA) requires a telehandler for the Walker River Indian Irrigation Project (WRIIP) in Carson City, NV. This equipment is essential for loading, unloading, and handling materials like pipe, gates, and valves on uneven terrain and loose soils, which a standard forklift cannot manage. The objective is to efficiently move materials to WRIIP work sites. The scope involves acquiring a telehandler with an operating weight between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds, an enclosed cab, and a maximum lift height of 19 feet or more. It must include a bucket and pallet forks. Delivery will be scheduled Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at WRIIP in Schurz, NV. The vendor must provide on-site warranty service repairs in Schurz, NV, or at a nearby shop within 100 miles. The WRIIP will provide an operator for offloading the telehandler.

The provided government file outlines the self-certification requirements for an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" 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 stresses that submitting false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during contract performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. It includes an "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" for offerors to certify their IEE status by providing their federally recognized tribal entity, Unique Entity ID (UEI), legal business name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner of the firm, along with a certifying signature.