73--Steam Kettle

The contract solicitation 140A2326Q0022 issued by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), under the Department of the Interior, seeks quotes for the procurement, removal, and installation of a floor-mounted steam kettle at BIE Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, North Dakota. This firm fixed-price contract is classified under NAICS code 333241 and is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The delivery terms require FOB destination with the period of performance ranging from 30 to 60 days after receipt of order. Payment terms mandate net 15 days with accelerated payments, and contractors must submit invoices electronically via the Department of Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses covering ethics, labor standards, cybersecurity, environmental sustainability, privacy, wage and sick leave requirements, and supply chain security. Inspection and acceptance of the steam kettle occur at the delivery location, with the government retaining final authority over acceptance, ensured through detailed technical specifications such as a 60-gallon kettle with a 3-inch tangent drawoff valve and specific power requirements. The contract enforces adherence to Buy American Act provisions, various equal opportunity labor laws, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and unmanned aircraft systems to mitigate supply chain risks. The evaluation process will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical compliance, delivery lead time, and price reasonableness without assigned numeric weighting. Proposal submissions must be made by December 18, 2025, via email to the designated point of contact. Offerors are required to complete standard federal representations and certifications, including size status, certifications related to covered telecommunications equipment, and socioeconomic categories. The contract also includes a 3% Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fee and stipulates an annual license requirement for unlicensed contractors. No amendments, specific pricing, or additional packaging and marking requirements are detailed in the solicitation.