37--Commercial Front Mowers for Cheyenne River Agency

The contract is for the procurement of a single commercial front riding mower under solicitation number 140A0126Q0034, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Pacific Region through the BIA PACIFIC 00013 Contracting Office in Sacramento, CA. The requirement is strictly set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and is subject to the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to submit a completed IEE Representation Form and maintain IEE status throughout the contract period. The mower must meet specific technical standards including a diesel engine, four-wheel drive with on-demand capability, roll over protection structure, a 72-inch heavy-duty steel side discharge mower deck, a 24.2 horsepower engine, a rotate-for-service system, a 16-gallon fuel tank, and a 24-month warranty, all intended for high-volume commercial use. The procurement follows a lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where only the lowest-priced offer that meets all mandatory technical requirements will be considered for award. Delivery is due on June 30, 2026, to BIA A01 TRANSPORTATION in Eagle Butte, SD, and the contract is issued as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The solicitation closed on June 8, 2026, with quotes required to be submitted via email to Jodi Zachary, including two mandatory attachments: a completed SF-1449 with all applicable blocks filled and the lump sum in Block 20(B), and a technical attachment verifying specifications and delivery capability. Offerors must maintain current SAM registration and include their Unique Entity ID, business address, and contact information. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) with a supporting hardcopy, and payments are contingent upon approval by the BIA Technical Point of Contact. The contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any performance issues or errors, and all proprietary data must be marked with the specified use and disclosure restrictions. The offer must remain valid for at least 30 days after the due date, and the Government will not reimburse any proposal preparation costs. Compliance with statutory requirements including combating trafficking in persons, restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements, and prohibitions against subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities is mandatory.