Athena Olmstead

R--INDIAN AFFAIRS EXECUTUVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, issued solicitation 140A1622Q0128 for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to conduct two Executive and Senior Leadership Team Building Seminars. This requirement was designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 611430. The seminars were scheduled to take place from September 20-22, 2022, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and from November 15-17, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The scope of the contract included providing leadership training and team building, with specific requirements for DiSC assessments for DASM attendees. Administrative updates provided via Amendment 0001 addressed vendor inquiries regarding virtual attendee estimates, the use of communication platforms such as Teams or Zoom, and specific venue details for the New Mexico sessions. The procurement was managed by BIA Central with primary point of contact Athena Straniere.

Department Of The InteriorVA, USA

NAICS

611430

Professional and Management Development Training

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises

Awarded Sep 12, 2022

Awarded2

48--WIP CANAL GATES 2022

The Northwest Region of the Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs, issued solicitation 140A1222Q0023 for the procurement of various sizes and types of canal gates for the Wapato Irrigation Project. This fixed-price contract was designated as a 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 332919. The procurement focused on obtaining high-quality gates manufactured from cast iron and stainless steel that adhere to AWWA C 560 technical standards and specific coating requirements. The scope of work included a detailed schedule of supplies with precise dimensions and quantities to be delivered to the Wapato Irrigation Project yard. The anticipated delivery deadline for all materials was October 28, 2022. Administrative oversight for the project was managed through the office located in Portland, Oregon, with Athena Olmstead serving as the primary point of contact.

Department Of The InteriorOR, USA

NAICS

332919

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

PSC

4820

Valves

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)

Awarded Aug 31, 2022

Awarded3

D--Facial Recognition Software for OJS MMU

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, issued solicitation 140A1622Q0123 for a firm-fixed-price commercial web-based facial recognition application subscription to support the Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit. This requirement is a 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 511210. The contract provides for a subscription for two users and requires a system that operates outside of government networks with 24/7 availability. The selected software must be a multi-jurisdictional resource capable of integrating with criminal justice databases and utilizing AI-driven image recognition to provide real-time notifications across 17 specific categories of individuals. To ensure reliability and expertise, the government requires the manufacturer to have a minimum of 10 years of experience in facial recognition technology. The procurement process included clarifications regarding the use of subcontractors and the specific requirements for prime contractors to maintain ISBEE status.

Department Of The InteriorVA, USA

NAICS

511210

Software Publishers

PSC

DA10

Information Technology and Telecommunications

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise

Awarded Aug 30, 2022

Awarded6

R--OJS SUPPORT SERVICES IDIQ

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, issued solicitation 140A1622R0069 for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide law enforcement support services for the Office of Justice Services (OJS). This five-year contract focuses on a broad scope of technical and administrative requirements, including records management, background investigations, training, policy support, human capital strategy, and program inspection services. The procurement process utilized NAICS code 541990 and required detailed technical capabilities and specific labor categories to ensure comprehensive support for OJS operations. The solicitation process included rigorous evaluation criteria, with a significant emphasis on past performance. Offerors were required to submit detailed performance summaries and utilize standardized questionnaires to provide adjective ratings on quality, schedule, and management from previous clients. Multiple amendments were issued to clarify requirements regarding teaming partner past performance, technical capabilities, and the verification of ISBEE status via SAM.gov. The final award notice follows a competitive bidding process managed by BIA Central, with the primary point of contact located in Reston, Virginia.

Department Of The InteriorVA, USA$40M est.

NAICS

541990

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

ISBEE

Awarded Aug 17, 2022

Federal3

13--AMMO FOR OJS INTERNAL AFFAIRS

Department Of The InteriorVA,

NAICS

332992

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

PSC

1305

Ammunition and Explosives

Posted Aug 29, 2022

ISBEE140A1622Q0129

Closed

Federal1

Department Of The InteriorVA,

NAICS

541990

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Aug 17, 2022

DOIAFBO220116

Closed

Federal2

OFFICE OF JUSTICE SERVICES TRIBAL JUSTICE SUPPORT

Department Of The InteriorVA,

NAICS

541990

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Jul 27, 2022

ISBEE140A1622Q0121

Closed

Awarded

7B--BRAND NAME ONLY - Apple iPad Multiple IDIQ

Department Of The InteriorOR,

NAICS

334111

Electronic Computer Manufacturing

PSC

7B22

140A1222F0006

Awarded Jul 8, 2022

Awarded5

13--SAR Equipment for OJS IPA

Solicitation 140A1622Q0102 is a procurement action issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Department of the Interior for the acquisition of Search and Rescue equipment to support the OJS IPA Advanced Training Center. This requirement is designated as a 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise entities under NAICS code 315990. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order and is managed by the BIA Central office located in Reston, Virginia. The scope of the procurement includes a wide array of specialized rescue and emergency gear, detailed across various Contract Line Item Numbers. Key equipment includes fall arresters, ascenders, Petzl climbing gear, GPS devices, night vision monoculars, and various emergency kits such as trauma, survival, and roadside warrior kits. Technical clarifications and amendments were issued to refine the specifications, including the removal of a requirement for additional spine splints as they were already integrated into the CSR kits.

Department Of The InteriorVA, USA

NAICS

315990

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

PSC

1367

Ammunition and Explosives

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise

Awarded Jul 14, 2022

Awarded3

R--INDIAN AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, an agency within the Department of the Interior, issued solicitation 140A1622Q0093 for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to conduct an Executive Leadership Team Building Seminar. This requirement was designated as a 100 percent set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under NAICS code 611430. The seminar was scheduled to take place from August 9 to August 11, 2022, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The procurement process included a formal question and answer period to clarify expectations regarding the event location, fixed dates, the frequency of planning meetings, and the handling of guest speaker reimbursements. An amendment was issued on June 14, 2022, to incorporate these clarifications and extend the quote submission deadline to June 21, 2022. The contract was managed by the BIA Central office located in Reston, Virginia.

Department Of The InteriorVA, USA

NAICS

611430

Professional and Management Development Training

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises

Awarded Jul 11, 2022