N--EO 14398 HVAC Replacement Bldg. 118 for Colville Agency

This contract pertains to the replacement of HVAC systems in Building 118 for the Colville Agency, procured by the Department of the Interior’s Northwest Region under solicitation number 140A1226Q0011. The opportunity is structured as a combined solicitation with a strict set-aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms, aligning with the Buy Indian Act under 25 U.S.C. 47 and governed by the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. Only entities that qualify as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs)—defined as businesses with 51% or greater ownership by a federally recognized tribal entity—are eligible to respond. Offerors must complete and submit the IEE Representation Form, certifying their status at the time of proposal, contract award, and throughout the entire contract term, providing legal business name, Unique Entity ID, tribal affiliation, and owner information. False or misleading certifications are subject to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and civil liabilities under 31 U.S.C. 3729–3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by August 15, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 238220 for HVAC installation. The point of contact is Brian Roberts of the Office of Indian Affairs in Portland, Oregon. While the contract’s technical scope, pricing, delivery logistics, performance location, and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the fundamental requirement remains that all awardees must sustain IEE status and comply fully with the Buy Indian Act throughout contract execution. Contracting officers retain the right to verify eligibility at any stage of the acquisition process, including before award.