42--FIRE SHELTERS FOR SW GEOGRAPHIC AREA WILDLAND FIRE

The contract solicitates fire shelters for wildland fire management operations within the Southwest Geographic Area under a combined solicitation numbered 140A0726Q0011, posted on July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. This procurement is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) entities, a designation exclusive to the Department of the Interior and Indian Health Services, ensuring prioritization of Native American-owned small businesses in the bidding process. The North American Industry Classification System code 339999 indicates the product falls under miscellaneous manufacturing, aligning with the specialized production requirements of fire shelters designed for wildland firefighting environments. The contracting office is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, under the Mid-West Region of the Department of the Interior, despite the product's intended use in the Southwest region, indicating centralized administrative oversight. The primary point of contact is Margie Tahdooahnippah, reachable via phone and email, serving as the sole liaison for inquiries and submissions. No specific delivery location details are provided in the place of performance, suggesting delivery will be coordinated based on operational wildfire response needs across the Southwest. The solicitation is accessible through the SAM.gov portal, and all interested ISBEE-qualified vendors must respond by the stated deadline to be considered for award and subsequent fulfillment of fire shelter requirements for federal wildland fire crews.