Aquatic herbicide

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region is seeking to procure aquatic herbicides through a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the BIA-Flathead Indian Irrigation Project. The solicitation (No. 140A1225Q0013) specifically requires two types of aquatic herbicides: Teton Aquatic Algaecide and Herbicide (375 gallons in 125-gallon totes) and Argos Algaecide and Herbicide (825 gallons in 275-gallon totes). Potential bidders must submit their quotations by the date and time specified on the SF-1449 form, with any questions to be submitted by 2:00 PM CST on April 14, 2023, to the designated contract specialist. The procurement falls under NAICS category 325320 (Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,150 employees. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, but compliance with the solicitation requirements will be critical.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), requiring strict adherence to Buy Indian Act provisions and specific self-certification requirements. Contractors must represent their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise, demonstrating ownership by a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, with at least 51% ownership by tribal members. The delivery location is the BIA-Flathead Indian Irrigation Project in Saint Ignatius, Montana, with a required delivery timeline of 60 days after contract award. While specific award value is not provided, the procurement involves 1,200 total gallons of aquatic herbicides across two product types. Potential bidders must complete the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form and provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) as part of the proposal process, with false representations subject to legal penalties under federal statutes.