73--PURCHASE: KETTLE, ELECTRIC, STATIONARY

The contract is for the purchase of a single Vulcan KEL Series Electric Floor Mounted Stationary Jacketed Kettle, specifically Model K40EL, for Wingate Elementary School in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, under a Firm-Fixed Price type purchase order. The equipment must be new, delivered in original manufacturer packaging, and conform to strict technical specifications including stainless steel construction with Type 316 and 304 interiors, an ellipsoidal bottom liner, heavy bar rim with embossed gallon/liter markings, a spring-assist hinged stainless steel cover with a condensate ring, a two-inch compression tangent draw-off valve with a perforated strainer, and a 50 psi steam jacket rating. Electrical requirements include 208v/60/3-ph, 18kW, 50.0 amps, and direct wiring. The kettle must meet cULus, UL EPH, ANSI/NSF 4, and ASME standards and include a one-year limited parts and labor warranty, extendable to 24 months total under the K-12 School Nutrition extended warranty program. The delivery deadline is June 30, 2026, with FOB Destination terms, and the contract is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS Code 333310. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with verified small business status, complete relevant FAR and DIAR provisions unless already reflected in SAM, and submit a signed Indian Economic Enterprise representation form, failure of which will result in disqualification. All quotes must be submitted via email to Charmaine Williams-James at charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu in PDF format, without zipped files, and must include complete contact information, Taxpayer Identification Number, CAGE Code, and UEI number. The award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the lowest price that conforms to all solicitation requirements, evaluated on price, product availability, compliance with specifications, delivery lead time, and set-aside status, with no numerical weighting assigned. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system with a fully itemized invoice that excludes personal identifiable information and does not include progress reports. The Contracting Officer, who is also the Contract Specialist, is authorized to accept or reject nonconforming items, while the Contracting Officer’s Representative, to be appointed after award, will monitor compliance, inspect deliveries, and serve as the