79--Janitorial Equipment for San Felipe Pueblo Element

The contract solicitation 140A2326Q0136 issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office of the Department of the Interior seeks janitorial equipment under a firm-fixed-price purchase order, designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside according to NAICS code 325612. The procurement is targeted specifically for Indian-owned small businesses and requires delivery to the Bureau of Indian Education’s San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School in New Mexico within 90 days after award. The evaluation methodology is Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), ensuring that only offers meeting all technical specifications—including authorized reseller status and delivery timelines—will proceed to price evaluation, with the lowest priced offer receiving the award. Key contract deliverables include specified janitorial machinery models defined by operational parameters such as noise levels, power, and cleaning productivity. The acquisition incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses addressing payment via electronic funds transfer, labor standards, subcontracting limitations, and security safeguards. These include prohibitions on certain foreign-sourced telecommunications and surveillance equipment, requirements for privacy training, whistleblower protections, and ethical conduct. Invoicing will be conducted exclusively through the government’s Internet Payment Platform. Inspection and acceptance are government-managed at the destination, with compliance verified against technical standards described in the solicitation. Small business participation and socio-economic statuses such as HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small business are also significant components, with appropriate representations and certifications required via SAM.gov. The contract lacks detailed pricing information in the public solicitation but is structured as an RFQ with all proposals due by May 21, 2026. Correspondence and proposal submissions are managed electronically, emphasizing streamlined administration and compliance with applicable Indian economic enterprise procurement preferences and federal acquisition regulations.