Sources_Sought_Notice_3-26-2026_1.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (OAS-IA) for market research purposes regarding a potential requirement to provide uniforms and an online ordering system for the Office of Justice Services (OJS). The notice is specifically limited to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and carries a submission deadline of May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
The government seeks Indian Economic Enterprises capable of providing a complete solution including an online ordering system and manufacturing of uniforms for approximately 750 law enforcement employees. The relevant NAICS code is 315250 (Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing except Contractors) with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested vendors must submit: company name, address, website, and Unique Entity ID; a capabilities statement affirming Buy America Act compliance; a primary Department of Interior/Indian Affairs point of contact with title, email, and telephone; applicable socio-economic business category designations; and documentation of prior federal contract experience in uniform provision. The notice explicitly states this is market research only, not a formal solicitation, and that no proposals are being sought. Respondents will not be notified of results, technical questions will not be answered, and costs associated with submissions will not be reimbursed. Submissions should be directed to Adam Lowery (Contractor) and Terry Lord, Jr. (Contracting Officer/Branch Chief) at the provided email addresses.
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
This is a Sources Sought Notice for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs). The submission due date and time are as follows: 5/15/2026, 2:00 PM EDT
This notice shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any supplies or services.
In addition, it does not guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued. Costs associated with any submission shall not be reimbursed by the Government.
THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS Background The Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (OAS-IA), is performing market research in accordance with FAR part 10 for a potential requirement to provide uniforms for the Office of Justice Services (OJS).
The Office of Justice Services (OJS) has an ongoing need for an online ordering system, uniforms, clothing apparel and other supplementary law enforcement equipment for an estimated 750 employees. Indian Affairs (IA) is seeking any IEE that can provide the ordering system and manufacture uniforms for law enforcement.
Details regarding uniform specifications and the online ordering system WILL NOT be provided at this time; we are only seeking potential sources as part of our market research.
1. Vendor name, address, website, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
2. Capabilities statement, including a statement as to whether the products being sought comply with Buy America Act (BAA) requirements.
3. Vendor’s primary Department of the Interior and/or Indian Affairs point of contact to include title, e-mail address and direct telephone number.
4. Qualified socio-economic business category(s) under the Federal guidelines approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or any other Federal agency applicable.
5. Prior experience/past performance under federal contracts to provide uniforms.
Respondents will NOT be notified of the results. No technical questions will be answered for this requirement.
The NAICS code for this posting is as follows: 315250 – Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) with a size standard of 750 employees.
SUBMISSION POCS:
| Adam Lowery, Contractor | Terry Lord, Jr. | ||
| Acquisition PM | Contracting Officer/Branch Chief | ||
| Office of the Assistant Secretary - | Office of the Assistant Secretary – | ||
| Indian Affairs (OAS-IA) | Indian Affairs (OAS-IA) | ||
| Adam.lowery@bia.gov | Terence.lord@bia.gov |
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