Customized Water Bottles for Tuba City Boarding Sc

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking to procure 52 customized 20oz Journey Bottles in Flag Red for the Tuba City Boarding School. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for metal water bottles with specific technical requirements, including ceramic lining, double-wall vacuum insulation, stainless steel construction, and a flip-straw lid. Offerors must submit a complete quote that includes product specifications, proof of authorized distributor status, and confirmation that products are fully manufactured and in stock. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability and price, with the contract to be awarded to the responsible vendor offering the lowest price that meets all specifications. The proposal response is due by April 10, 2025, with a required delivery date to the Tuba City Boarding School in Arizona by August 31, 2025.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 332439, which has a size standard of 600 employees. The procurement will be executed as a firm fixed-price purchase order, with no specific incumbent contractor mentioned in the documentation. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the scope involves 52 customized water bottles with logo setup included. The place of performance is the Tuba City Boarding School, located in Arizona, with a clear emphasis on the requirement that all products must be ready to ship, not refurbished, and not on backorder. The solicitation highlights the importance of meeting all technical specifications and providing proof of product availability to be considered for award.