Thomas Tortorella is a government contact at Bureau Of Indian Affairs. Thomas is associated with 15 contracts. Activity spans Engineering Services, Roofing Contractors, and All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, has issued Sources Sought Notice DOIASAM270004 to conduct market research for the remediation of the Neopit Dam on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin. The project is driven by the dam's high-hazard potential classification and structural deficiencies, including seepage issues and inadequate slope protection. The anticipated scope of work involves the construction of reinforced concrete structures, including an off-site spillway with outlet works, a stilling basin, hydropower bays, and two separate embankments to tie the structures into the existing ground. The estimated period of performance is from August 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, spanning approximately 883 days.
This is not a formal solicitation, and the government does not intend to award a contract based on the responses. The notice aims to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise, Indian Economic Enterprises, or other small businesses under NAICS code 237990. If a contract is eventually awarded, it is expected to be a firm fixed-price agreement with progress payments issued upon government acceptance of schedule items. Interested parties must submit a capability statement not exceeding 10 pages to Thomas Tortorella and Abri-Gayle Sterlacci by November 2, 2026, detailing their organizational experience, management capability, and certified small business status.
The contract pertains to the construction and installation of irrigation infrastructure, specifically MC Checks and Lateral 73, under the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, with the solicitation number 140A1626R0014 and a firm fixed price contract type. The work involves replacing or upgrading canal check structures with heavy-duty stainless steel slide gates, actuators, position transmitters, and related appurtenances, complying with technical specifications including AWWA C-561, NSF 61/372, IEEE C2-2012, and MUTCD Part 6, while ensuring materials are free of asbestos, PCBs, and galvanic corrosion risks. Performance is required to be completed within 750 calendar days from award receipt, with liquidated damages of $2,043 per day for delays, and inspections are mandated at both the contractor’s fabrication facility and the installation site, adhering to standards such as NACE SP 0287, SSPC-VIS1, ISO 8502-3, and ISA105 for quality control and acceptance. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DIAR clauses covering changes, warranties, subcontracting, bankruptcy, termination, preservation methods like hot-dip galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, with specific attachments including geotechnical reports, asbestos and lead surveys, groundwater monitoring data, and wage rate determinations.
The acquisition follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where price is evaluated first and only the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical criteria is considered for award; technical acceptability is binary—either acceptable or unacceptable—with no trade-offs permitted between cost and performance. Technical evaluation includes assessment of approach, key personnel, schedule, past performance, and small business participation, with prime small business offerors receiving automatic credit. Proposal submissions must be divided into two electronically submitted volumes—price and technical—with the technical volume capped at 75 pages in Times New Roman 12-point font, using only DOCX, Excel, or text-searchable PDF formats; hard copies and faxes are prohibited. The place of performance is not explicitly defined in the provided documentation, nor is the total contract value disclosed, as pricing data fields remain blank. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF, and the contractor must comply with representations
Department Of The InteriorVA,
USA
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2KB
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is preparing to award a single-award task order contract (SATOC) for Education Architect-Engineering (A-E) site assessments under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) format. The contract will encompass technical evaluations of various educational, residential (Government Furnished Quarters and dormitories), and support buildings, along with all related campus infrastructure. This five-year firm-fixed-price contract will cover orders issued as needed across the Continental United States. The solicitation will be released around mid-December 2022, and all related documents and submission instructions will be available exclusively online via the Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov). No printed copies will be provided.
This procurement is reserved exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), and interested firms must meet the requirements under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services), with a small business size standard of $22.5 million. Importantly, all offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission, or their proposals will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. Points of contact and further instructions will be provided upon solicitation release, ensuring a streamlined and competitive process specifically geared toward qualified small businesses within the Indian community.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is preparing to issue a solicitation for a single award task order contract (SATOC) focused on architect-engineering site assessments for the Office of Justice Services. The contract will cover technical evaluations of various building types—including law enforcement, detention, judicial, residential government-furnished quarters, and support facilities—as well as infrastructure at designated OJS locations across the Continental United States. This indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will have a five-year ordering period during which firm-fixed-price task orders will be issued as needed.
This procurement is a set-aside specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and falls under the NAICS code 541330, Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $22.5 million. Prospective offerors must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered responsive. The solicitation documents will be released online around December 15, 2022, and no hard copies will be distributed by any other means. Interested parties must access the solicitation exclusively through the Contract Opportunities website to submit their proposals once the solicitation is available.
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to ARS Aluet Construction, LLC for Uranium Remediation and Monitoring at Cove Day School in Red Valley, Arizona, located in Apache County. This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-5(b)(4), which allows sole source awards under the 8(a) Program. ARS Aluet Construction, LLC has been determined eligible by the SBA Alaska District Office as a small business under NAICS code 562910 (Environmental Remediation Services) and is an active participant in the 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Program. The contract delivery is anticipated to be completed within 120 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed.
This contract notice clearly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation or technical questions will be entertained. The Bureau of Indian Affairs aims to directly engage ARS Aluet Construction, LLC due to their qualifications and 8(a) eligibility for this specific remediation work. The point of contact for this matter is Thomas Tortorella, who can be reached via email. The contract is part of the Department of the Interior's efforts to manage environmental remediation at the identified site, with all administrative functions based out of Reston, Virginia.
