89--Special Notice - IEEs in Specific Industries

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of supporting future procurement opportunities. This initiative, identified by Solicitation Number DOIAFBO260089 and posted on June 30, 2026, is explicitly non-procurement in nature and serves solely to gather capability statements from eligible businesses. Respondents must submit a detailed capability statement containing their company name, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, confirmation of IEE or ISBEE status, relevant NAICS codes—including 311999 for Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing—and evidence of core competencies and past performance in targeted sectors such as engineering services, educational support, and food service contracting. Geographic coverage, particularly in remote or rural areas, is a key consideration. Submissions are required to be sent via email to biaq@bia.gov by the deadline of September 30, 2026, with no restrictions on length or file format specified. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, award basis, pricing, or delivery terms are included, as this does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. There is no formal contract administration data, payment instructions, invoicing protocols, or point of contact designated for contracting actions beyond the primary point of contact, Nikolai Matoka, and the general inquiry email. Participation requires no formal certifications beyond self-attestation of Indian ownership and control under the Buy Indian Act, and no CAGE code is required—only the UEI. The contracting office is located in Reston, Virginia, and while performance locations have not been determined, vendors are encouraged to articulate their ability to serve in geographically isolated regions. No award will be made from this notice; any subsequent procurement will be issued via a separate and distinctly structured solicitation.