Propane for Tohono O'odham Agency

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Acquisitions, seeks a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to provide propane and delivery services to the Tohono O’odham Agency in Sells, Arizona. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order with a base year period of performance. The solicitation outlines specific FAR and DIAR clauses, including requirements for electronic invoicing via the IPP system, contractor performance assessment reporting (CPARS), and prohibitions against unauthorized work or the use of FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems. Quotes are due by January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Standard Time, and must be submitted via email to Melanie Schiaveto.

The Tohono O’odham Agency requires uninterrupted Liquid Petroleum (L.P.) Gas services for its facilities in Sells, Arizona. This non-personnel services contract mandates the contractor to provide all necessary resources, including manpower, equipment, and transportation, for LP gas delivery to two primary locations: Tohono O’odham Agency Quarters Buildings and the Tohono O’odham Nation Adult Detention facility. The contract has a one-year performance period, with deliveries scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays or agency closures. Payments will be made monthly via the federal Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) upon electronic invoice submission. The contractor must comply with all applicable state and federal codes and regulations, maintain an Arizona license, and ensure backup equipment to prevent service interruptions.

The provided document 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 warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. It also 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 IEE firm, along with a certifying signature.