S--Special Notice - IEEs in Specific Industries

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, has issued Special Notice DOIAFBO260088 as a request for capability statements for market research purposes. This initiative aims to identify qualified Indian Economic Enterprises and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of providing services under the Buy Indian Act, specifically those with the ability to operate in remote or challenging locations. The notice targets firms within several specific sectors, including Educational Support Services, Trust and Fiduciary Activities, Engineering Services, Food Service Contractors, and Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing, with a primary NAICS code of 722310. This is not a formal solicitation, and there is currently no active contract for award or defined contract value. Interested firms must submit their capability statements via email to biaq@bia.gov by September 30, 2026, though responses are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submissions must include the company name, SAM.gov UEI, confirmation of IEE or ISBEE status, relevant NAICS codes, core competencies, demonstrated industry experience, geographic service coverage, and primary points of contact.