J--Repair of Caterpillar Excavator, BIA, Western Navajo Agency, Branch of Transpor

The Bureau of Indian Affairs intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Wagner Equipment for the emergency repair of a Caterpillar excavator serving the Western Navajo Agency’s Branch of Transportation. This action is justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to urgent operational needs, with no competitive solicitation being issued and no technical questions accepted. The contract is necessary to maintain critical transportation infrastructure on short notice, and Wagner Equipment is the only reasonably available source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 811310, indicating it falls under machine repair and maintenance services. The solicitation number is DOIAFBO260066, posted on June 8, 2026, with a responsive deadline set for the same day at 9:00 p.m. EST. The award will be processed through the Department of the Interior’s Navajo Region office located in Gallup, New Mexico. All inquiries must be directed to the primary point of contact, Contracting Officer Lynelle Benallie, via email at Lynelle.Benallie@bia.gov or by phone at 505-863-8404. No further documentation, proposals, or competitive bids will be accepted, as the procurement is conducted under sole source authority to ensure immediate equipment restoration.