Fabrication and Supply of Grill Guards for Conventional Blue Bird School Buses

The contract calls for the fabrication and delivery of ten custom-fit aluminum grill guards designed specifically for conventional Blue Bird school buses, ensuring full compatibility and compliance with established durability standards. The work must be performed by a contractor qualified under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside program, which restricts eligibility to businesses owned and controlled by Native American individuals and is administered under the Department of the Interior. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 332322, indicating it pertains to the manufacturing of fabricated metal products, and is structured as a subcontract. All deliverables must meet rigorous performance expectations to ensure long-term resilience under operational conditions typical for school transportation environments. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The procuring entity is the Indian Education Acquisition Office within the Department of the Interior, indicating the end use of these grill guards is likely tied to educational transportation services for Indigenous communities. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the requirement is clear that the subcontractor must deliver fully fabricated, ready-to-install units that are precisely engineered for the designated bus model. This procurement prioritizes small business participation through a targeted set-aside initiative meant to promote economic development within Native American communities.