Y--Solar Street Light Replacement

The solicitation for the replacement of nonfunctional solar street lights at the Arizona Navajo Central Agency, Chinle Office, under solicitation number 140A2326Q0135, is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside requiring offerors to be certified as Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under DIAR Part 1480. The contract entails the full installation of seventeen new solar-powered LED street lighting fixtures, including ten new concrete base foundations with anchor bolts, and delivery of OEM and user manuals. Work must be performed under a firm-fixed-price purchase order using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where proposals are assessed for technical acceptability across five factors—technical approach, key personnel and team structure, project schedule, quality control plan, and relevant experience in remote, logistically challenging environments—before price is considered. Only proposals meeting or exceeding all technical standards will be considered for award, with unbalanced pricing, incomplete data, or failure to comply with submission requirements resulting in rejection. All materials must be new, original manufacturer equipment manufactured within the last year, with no used or refurbished components permitted. Contractors must submit a two-volume proposal via email, with the technical proposal limited to 20 pages in Times New Roman 12-point font, and include a bid bond of 20%, performance bond of 100%, and payment bond of 100%, using the prescribed SF forms. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, safety, and logistics, with materials required to be delivered to the contractor’s premises, not directly to the Bureau of Indian Education, and stored in compliance with manufacturer specifications. The contract mandates a 120-day performance period from notice to proceed, with work restricted to Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Site visits were rescheduled to May 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. MDT, with RSVPs due by May 26, and final questions required by May 29. Amendments to the solicitation include incorporation of the site visit sign-in sheet and final Q&A log. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM, submit accurate and current representations and certifications, and provide a UEI number. The Contracting Officer, Katrina Eaton, is the sole authority for contract modifications, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will oversee technical submittals, inspections, progress, and acceptance.