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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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140A2326Q0207

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Indian Education Acquisition Office 1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A Albuquerque NM 87104

07/30/2026 1000 MD

Leah Azure

(505) 803-4256

A23 100.00

A23

Leah Azure

336390

1,000

07/22/2026

ADMINISTERED BY:

Indian Education Acquisition Office

1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A

Albuquerque NM 87104 US

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

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33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

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38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

Solicitation - 140A2326Q0207

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 140A2326Q0207 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Bus Grill Guards. This acquisition is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NAICS: 336390 - Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Size Standard: 1,000 – in number of employees Product Code: 2590 - Miscellaneous Vehicular Components

NOTE: The prospective contractor shall review the solicitation in its entirety.

Refer to Section E for additional instructions (52.212-1) and evaluation criteria (52.212-2)

1. CONTRACT TYPE Firm Fixed Price

A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract.

2. DELIVERY TERMS FOB Destination

3. LOCATION OF DELIVERY

DOI - Bureau of Indian Education Pine Ridge School 101 Thorpe Loop Pine Ridge, SD 57770

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

5. PAYMENT TERMS (Accelerated Payment) Net 15 Payment within 15 days in arrears upon delivery of goods/services, after inspection & acceptance, and receipt of a proper invoice.

6. PRICE

The price is an all-inclusive firm fixed price. All-inclusive is defined as all costs/expenses which include but are not limited to Federal/State/Local Taxes, Delivery, Shipping & Handling, Goods, Service, Labor, and all other fees necessary to complete the work. Option years are not guaranteed. Renewals are based on satisfactory Contractor performance, continued government need, and availability of funds.

Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price Grill guards for conventional Blue Bird School Buses 10 $ $

Grill guards for pusher chassis Blue Bird School Buses 2 $ $ Freight, Shipping, & Handling Lump Sum

Federal / State/ Local Taxes Lump Sum $ Grand Total: $

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

7. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov Contractor assistance with technical support can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract FAR 52.212-4, Invoice.

At a minimum a proper invoice shall include:

- Name and address of the Contractor;

- Invoice date and number;

- BIE Contract number:

- Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered.

- Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading.

- Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

- Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

- Name, title, e-mail and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

- Taxpayer Identification Number.

Additional Invoice Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall attach an itemized invoice to each IPP payment request.

b. Improper invoices may result in an invoice rejection. The Contractor shall promptly correct invoices upon notice.

8. POINTS OF CONTACT

Government Contractor

9. REPORTING MATTERS INVOLVNIG FRAUD, MISMANAGEMENT, WASTE AND ABUSE

Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste, and abuse in DOI funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the DOI Inspector General’s Office in writing or on the Inspector General’s Hotline. The toll-free number is 1-800-424-5081. All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. One may also fill out an online form at http://www.doi.gov/oig/index.cfm. Additionally, the IG may be contacted through its mailing address:

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General 1849 C Street NW - Mail Stop 4428 Washington, D.C. 20240

SECTION C – CLAUSES

1. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISTION REGULUATION / CLAUSES

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses (End of clause)

Clause Title Date

Incorporated by Reference -

1452.280-2 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise set-aside. Feb 2021 1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise subcontracting limitations. Feb 2021

Incorporated in Full Text -

1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk. (End of clause)

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance. (Jul 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$1,000,000.00 each person $1,000,000.00 each occurrence $1,000.000.00 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number, and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work. (End of clause)

2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION / CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul (End of clause)

Incorporated by Reference – Clause Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Nov 2015). (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Jan 2025)(DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Sep 2021) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. (May 2024)(DEVIATION May 2026) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies. (Oct 2022) 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act. (Nov 2023). Alternate II 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (May 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award. (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (Apr 1984) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-91Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (Jan 1991)

Incorporate by Full Text –

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States. (End of clause)

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Pages IA Indian Economic Enterprise Representation 01-page

Specifications: Purchase and delivery only.

The select equipment is intended to be used on 2024 Blue Bird Vision bus. Therefore, proposed equipment shall satisfy the design below, made of high-quality aluminum designed to withstand tough conditions, non-corrosive, and be compatible with the designated vehicles. Front mounted grill guards are intended to mitigate the impact of wildlife collision such as deer. The grill design requested is below. Warranty at least a 5+ year coverage on craftsmanship, grip latch, and materials.

RFQ Design -

Current Buses –

SECTION E – PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul (End of provision)

Incorporated by Reference – Provision Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (Nov 2024) (Deviation Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation. (Nov 2015) (Deviation May 2026) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (Feb 2016) (Deviation May 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Sep 2023) (Deviation Mar 2026) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. (Feb 2021)

Incorporated in Full Text Provision Title Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Sep 2023) (Deviation Mar 2026) Addendum-

• Prospective Contractors shall assume that the government “has no prior knowledge” of their capabilities and experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in each quote. Simply stating that the company will perform in accordance with the statement of work and/or providing a copy of the solicitation in response to the solicitation is considered unacceptable. The quote may be determined nonresponsive and removed from further consideration.

The contractor shall follow the solicitation instructions in this section, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services including the addendum below, and clearly address the evaluation criteria, 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services on its own document. Failure to comply with all instructions and address the evaluation factors may result in the quote being found nonresponsive and/or technically unacceptable and removal from further consideration.

• Price.

The contractor shall submit an all-inclusive firm fixed price quote in response to this solicitation. All-inclusive is defined as all costs/expenses which include but are not limited to Federal/State/Local Taxes, Delivery, Shipping & Handling, Goods, Service, Labor, and all other fees necessary to complete the work. The quote may be determined nonresponsive and removed from further consideration of the quote contains incomplete pricing or verbiage which indicates that price is subject to change after award.

• Set-aside Compliance.

The contractor shall complete and submit with the quote the DIAR IEE representation, 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (FEB 2021), included in this solicitation. Incomplete information, alternate forms or substitutes shall not be accepted. Prospective contractors who do not qualify under the solicitation set aside will be removed from further consideration.

• Delivery Lead Time:

Quote shall identify the delivery lead time for complete delivery of all grills. On or before 08/31/2026 is preferred.

• Equipment & Warranty:

- The quote shall not include equipment that is out of stock or on back order.

- All equipment shall be commercially off-the-shelf products, no customization.

- The quote shall provide the warranty terms and conditions. Warrant shall be no less than 5-years.

- The quote shall include equipment specifications with images.

- The quote must include equipment that is capable of repair and support by a certified technician within the United

States. Preference is given to locations within the State of South Dakota and within a 120-mile radius of the school. Rapid City, SD is the nearest major city.

• The contractor shall identify the company SAM Registration Cage Code and UEI number.

• The contractor shall include a point of contact information which includes first name, last name, e-mail, and telephone number.

• The contractor shall acknowledge all amendments.

• The contractor shall be properly registered in SAM.gov to include small business status.

• The Government shall not be liable for any fees/costs incurred by quotation preparation. Preparing and submitting a quote in response to this solicitation is strictly voluntary.

• E-mail attachments shall be in PDF format and compatible with Microsoft Office software.

NO zipped files permitted.

• All questions, quotations, & amendments shall be submitted to: leahr.azure@bie.edu (electronic only)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Deviation Mar 2026)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements, is determined acceptable, and represents the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered.

Quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which quote provides the best value for the Government.

The government reserves the right to select a quote other than the lowest priced quote, if the benefits justify the additional cost. Selection for award is not based on price alone.

The Government intends to make an award without engaging in discussions or negotiations; therefore, quoters should ensure their initial submission presents optimal technical and pricing terms. The Government retains the discretion to clarify elements of any quote and may elect not to award a contract, subject to the quality of submissions and available funding.

Factor 1 – Equipment specifications and design will be evaluated for compatibility with the current school buses.

Factor 2 – The delivery lead time will be assessed to determine the Contractor’s capacity to deliver on or before 08/31/2026.

Factor 3 – Product warranty will be evaluated for minimum acceptability of 5-year coverage on craftsmanship, grip latch, and materials.

Factor 4 – Price will be evaluated for price reasonableness.

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (Oct 2022) (a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American- Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

(b)[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___ [List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of provision)

52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. Alternate II (Nov 2023)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) or (c)(1) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The terms "Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

(b) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary] (c)(1) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

Other Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary]

(2) The Offeror shall list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

Line Item No. ___ [List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of provision)

52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate Feb 2021

a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements."

(b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products:

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation. (End of provision)

52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

(b) The copy of any protest must be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c)A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

Bureau of Indian Education Attn: Leah Azure 1011 Indian School Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Or, email leahr.azure@bie.edu

2. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISTION REGULUATION (DIAR) PROVISIONS

Provision Title Date

Incorporated by Reference – 1452.280-1 Notice of Indian small business economic enterprise set-aside. (Feb 2021) 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise representation. (Feb 2021)

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1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior. (Apr 1984)

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this provision and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(1) “Trade Secret” means an unpatented, secret, commercially valuable plan, appliance, formula, or process, which is used for making, preparing, compounding, treating or processing articles or materials which are trade commodities.

(2) “Confidential commercial or financial information” means any business information (other than trade secrets) which is exempt from the mandatory disclosure requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.

Exemptions from mandatory disclosure which may be applicable to business information contained in proposals include exemption (4), which covers “commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential,” and exemption (9), which covers “geological and geophysical information, including maps, concerning wells.”

(b) If the offeror, or its subcontractor(s), believes that the proposal contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), the cover page of each copy of the proposal shall be marked with the following legend:

“The information specifically identified on pages ____________ of this proposal constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The offeror also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the government for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, except that if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with the submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information to the extent provided in the contract.”

(c) The offeror shall also specifically identify trade secret information and confidential commercial and financial information on the pages of the proposal on which it appears and shall mark each such page with the following legend:

“This page contains trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and which is subject to the legend contained on the cover page of this proposal.”

(d) Information in a proposal identified by an offeror as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information shall be used by the Government only for the purpose of evaluating the proposal, except that

(i) if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information as provided in the contract, and (ii) if the same information is obtained from another source without restriction it may be used without restriction.

(e) If a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeks access to information in a proposal identified as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information, full consideration will be given to the offeror's view that the information constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information. The offeror will also be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide additional evidence and argument in support of its position, unless it is administratively unfeasible to do so. If it is determined that information claimed by the offeror to be trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, the offeror will be notified of this determination prior to disclosure of the information.

(f) The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a proposal if not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision. If a request under the Freedom of Information Act is made for information in a proposal not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision, the offeror concerned shall be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide its position to the Government. However, failure of an offeror to mark information contained in a proposal as trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information will be treated by the Government as evidence that the information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, absent a showing that the failure to mark was due to unusual or extenuating circumstances, such as a showing that the offeror had intended to mark, but that markings were omitted from the offeror's proposal due to clerical error.

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