S--Electric Utility Service for Pine Ridge Agency

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior's Great Plains Region, is procuring continuous electric utility services for the Pine Ridge Agency located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Bennett County, South Dakota. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 140A0126C0009, is a non-competitive, single-source award to LaCreek Electric Association, Inc. The justification for this action is based on the fact that LaCreek Electric Association, Inc. is the sole authorized utility provider in the region and is regulated by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, making the service highly specialized and unique to this source. The anticipated period of performance begins October 1, 2026, and runs through September 30, 2027, with the inclusion of four option years. The primary objective is to ensure uninterrupted electrical service to support mission-critical federal operations, as any disruption would significantly impact agency functions. This acquisition is conducted under FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items and FAR 6.302-1 for only one responsible source, bypassing standard competitive evaluation factors and public solicitation procedures.