36--Shredders for SWRO

This contract, solicitation number 140A0726Q0008, is a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order issued by the Albuquerque Acquisition Office of the Department of the Interior for the procurement of five shredders and associated operating supplies, specifically targeting equipment similar to the GBC Stack and Shred 750M Auto Feed Shredder. The requirement is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEES) under NAICS code 339940, and only offerors who are authorized resellers with an active SAM.gov profile and who submit a completed IEE Representation Form along with DIAR 1452.280-4 are eligible to compete. The shredders must meet stringent technical specifications, including Level P-5 security with a shred size of 1/8" x 1, capacity to auto-shred up to 750 sheets, continuous duty operation with ultra-quiet performance below 60dB, CSAus safety certification, a 31-gallon pull-out waste bin with bin full indicator, lockable paper chamber with 4-digit PIN programming, self-oiling and self-cleaning cutters, automatic jam reversal, power-saving auto shut-down, and the ability to process documents, paper clips, staples, DVDs, CDs, and credit cards. Delivery of the five shredders and ten shredder bags and ten 16-ounce bottles of shredder oil is required within 60 days of award, with FOB Destination terms to the BIA Southwest Region at 1001 Indian School Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, and the anticipated delivery date is August 30, 2026. The award decision will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, evaluating proposals against mandatory technical requirements. All payments must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with invoices requiring specific data elements including order number, item number, description, price, quantity, date of delivery for inspection, and serial or part number where applicable. Contractors must register with the IPP and will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis within three to five business days of award, with support available through the IPP Helpdesk. Waivers to the IPP requirement must be submitted in writing with the proposal. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including restrictions on subcontractor sales,