Backhoe loader for t'IIS nazbas comm school

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education is seeking quotations for one John Deere 320 P-Tier Backhoe Loader to be delivered to T'iis Nazbas Community School in Arizona. The solicitation (RFQ 140A2326Q0067) requires offerors to submit firm fixed-price quotations that are all-inclusive of taxes and duties, with delivery required within 45 days of order receipt. Key contract requirements include submission of the Standard Form 1449, proof of authorization as a distributor or reseller, product specifications, and certification that the equipment is new stock ready to ship with no refurbished, grey market, or backorder items acceptable. The government will evaluate quotations based on technical capability and lowest price as the primary criteria. The original response deadline of March 5, 2026, was extended to March 16, 2026, via Amendment 0001, with quotations to be submitted electronically in PDF format to the contracting officer.

This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 333924, which restricts competition to certified Indian Economic Enterprises that meet the definition in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation Part 1480. Offerors must complete and submit the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (B08_IEE_Representation.pdf) certifying their eligibility at the time of offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract term. The procurement involves delivery of one unit of equipment to T'iis Nazbas Community School located at PO Box 2002, Highway 160, BIA Road N5114, Teecnospos, Arizona 86514, with FOB Destination terms. The specification sheet identifies a John Deere 320 P-Tier Backhoe Loader as the baseline equipment with specific options including extended warranty, fire extinguisher bracket, LED 4-corner beacon lights, and pallet forks, though alternative equipment may be proposed if a comparative report demonstrates equivalence or superiority. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.