Special_Notice_-_IEEs_in_Specific_Industries_1.docx
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This is a Special Notice and Request for Capability Statements issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (IA) to conduct market research for identifying Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of supporting potential procurements under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). The notice specifically targets five NAICS sectors: Educational Support Services (611710), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Engineering Services (541330), Food Service Contractors (722310), and All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999). IA is particularly interested in firms with experience operating in remote or geographically challenging locations.
Interested vendors should submit capability statements to biaq@bia.gov including company name, SAM.gov UEI, IEE/ISBEE status confirmation, relevant NAICS codes, core competencies, demonstrated industry experience, geographic service coverage capabilities, and points of contact. There is no active solicitation at this time; this notice is for market research purposes only with responses reviewed on a rolling basis. Vendors are encouraged to submit as soon as possible with no stated deadline. This pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number DOIAFBO260089) is intended to gauge market availability and foster competition among qualified Indian-owned businesses to support IA's economic development objectives within Indian Country.
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SPECIAL NOTICE – REQUEST FOR CAPABILITY STATEMENTS
Purpose
Indian Affairs (IA) is conducting market research to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of supporting potential procurement needs across several specialized industries. This market research will help IA determine whether future acquisitions can be procured under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47).
Vendors are invited to submit Capability Statements to: biaq@bia.gov
Background – Buy Indian Act
IA conducts market research as early as possible in the acquisition process to determine whether qualified IEEs/ISBEEs exist in the marketplace for the supplies or services required.
Under the Buy Indian Act, IA aims to:
· Maximize contracting opportunities for ISBEEs and IEEs;
· Foster competition among these firms whenever feasible; and
· Promote economic development within Indian Country.
While any qualifying IEE or ISBEE is invited to respond, IA is specifically seeking firms operating in industries less commonly represented in Buy Indian procurements.
Target NAICS Sectors
IA requests capability statements particularly from qualified IEEs and ISBEEs with experience in the following NAICS codes:
· 611710 – Educational Support Services
· 523991 – Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities
· 541330 – Engineering Services
· 722310 – Food Service Contractors
· 311999 – All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Vendors capable of supporting operations in remote or geographically challenging locations are strongly encouraged to highlight this capability.
Submission Instructions
Please email your Capability Statement to biaq@bia.gov
Submissions should include:
· Company name, SAM.gov UEI, and confirmation of IEE/ISBEE status;
· Relevant NAICS codes and core competencies;
· Demonstrated experience in the industries listed above;
· Geographic service coverage, including the ability to serve remote locations;
· Points of contact.
There is no solicitation at this time. This notice is for market research only.
Response Deadline
Vendors are encouraged to submit as soon as possible. Responses will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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