71--FIREPROOF FILE CABINETS

Solicitation 140A2326Q0011 is a Firm Fixed Price request for quote issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, for the procurement of five fireproof file cabinets for student records at Tuba City Boarding School in Arizona. The requirement consists of four Fireproof Classic Lateral Files and one Fireproof Safe-in-a-file. This procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS 332999. Delivery is required FOB Destination within 60 days after receipt of order. Due to the lack of a loading dock at the school, the contractor is responsible for unloading and dropping off the items in front of the school, with the facility capable of accommodating a 53-foot trailer in the parking lot. Award will be determined through a trade-off process rather than a lowest price technically acceptable basis, allowing the government to select a non-lowest-priced offer if it provides additional benefits. Evaluation factors include technical capability, specifically demonstrated knowledge and organizational staff qualifications, and an all-inclusive price covering delivery, installation, taxes, and duties. Offerors must submit electronic proposals in PDF format to the designated contract specialist, including proof of authorized distributor status and required representations and certifications. Payments are processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internet Payment Platform.