The indian arts and crafts board (IACB)/museum of the plains indian (MPI) is located in browning, montana on the blackfeet reservation. The IACB/MPI has a requirement for a museum assistant to work…

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
140D0425P0053
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$45,963

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$45,962.88 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Office of the Secretary Departmental Offices, Department of the Interior
NAICS code
561210 Facilities Support Services
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Browning, MT 59417, USA
Legislative mandates

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00002 $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $45,963

About this award

The Department of the Interior's Office of the Secretary awarded a $45,962.88 firm fixed-price purchase order to Blackfeet Industries LLC (doing business as Blackfeet Indian Market) on March 11, 2025, to provide a full-time Museum Maintenance Assistant for the Indian Arts and Crafts Board's Museum of the Plains Indian (MPI) in Browning, Montana. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, which runs through September 30, 2025, requires the contractor to supply personnel for facility maintenance, grounds upkeep, janitorial services, basic repairs, and front desk coverage at the museum. The position operates 40 hours per week with seasonal scheduling adjustments, and compensation is determined by the Department of Labor's Montana wage determination standards, including health and welfare benefits. Blackfeet Industries LLC, a Native American-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business located on the Blackfeet Reservation, was selected to fulfill this requirement.

The solicitation was posted on February 4, 2025, with proposals due February 17, 2025, and required contractors to demonstrate technical understanding, relevant experience, qualified personnel, and a solid staffing plan. As a continuation of the company's established relationship with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, this award reflects Blackfeet Industries LLC's track record of providing comprehensive support services to the Museum of the Plains Indian, including security, maintenance, and administrative functions. The contract necessitates background checks and acquisition of a Blackfeet Reservation business permit within five days of award, with monthly timesheet submissions and staff resumes subject to government review and approval.

Description

The indian arts and crafts board (IACB)/museum of the plains indian (MPI) is located in browning, montana on the blackfeet reservation. The IACB/MPI has a requirement for a museum assistant to work various duties including assisting with grounds upke

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 140D0425P0053?

140D0425P0053 was awarded to Blackfeet Industries LLC by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on March 11, 2025.

How much is contract 140D0425P0053 worth?

The government has obligated $45,963 on 140D0425P0053.

Which agency awarded contract 140D0425P0053?

Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0425P0053, with funding from Office of the Secretary (Departmental Offices).

Was contract 140D0425P0053 competed?

The extent of competition for 140D0425P0053 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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