Chainsaws for Fort Apache Agency

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region seeks twenty STIHL MS 400 CM chainsaws with 25-inch guide bars for Fort Apache Agency, with quotations due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time and questions due September 22 at 9:00 AM CT. This procurement is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, and all quoters must submit a signed IEE Representation Form and DIAR 1452.280-4 certification confirming Indian Economic Enterprise status; failure to submit these documents may result in disqualification.

Place of performance is Whiteriver, Arizona (Fort Apache Admin, Hwy 73 & 2 West Elm Street). Each chainsaw must be a new, unused STIHL MS 400 CM with a 4.1 cubic inch gasoline engine producing 5.4 BHP, weighing approximately 12.8 lbs without attachments, and equipped with a 2.4 lb/hp power-to-weight ratio. Required features include adjustable automatic oiler, anti-vibration system, bumper spikes, decompression valve, Ematic lubrication system, pre-separation air filtration, reduced-emission engine technology, ElastoStart or equivalent starting-assist system, M-Tronic electronic engine management, Quickstop chain braking system, side-access chain tensioner, master control lever with throttle trigger lock, toolless fuel and oil caps with retainers, translucent fuel tank, and winter/summer shutter capability. All units must be complete, ready for operation, and include manufacturer documentation.

The NAICS code is 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. PSC code is 5130, Hand Tools, Power Driven. Delivery is anticipated 30 days after award. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. Quoters must submit company information including Unique Entity ID, complete business mailing address, contact details, pricing in FFP format, and item specifications or brochures. Evaluation criteria are pricing and technical specifications meeting all Statement of Work requirements. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform within 60 days of product acceptance.