Drinking water on Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) to provide drinking water delivery services for the Colorado River Agency-Irrigation Division located in Poston, Arizona. The procurement involves delivering approximately 1,900 gallons of certified safe drinking water monthly, with storage capabilities via a 900-gallon tank for ice-making and a 200-gallon tank for personnel water containers. Vendors must possess a satisfactory performance record and are required to submit a capability statement to Randall.Brown@bia.gov by January 20, 2025. Interested businesses can submit questions via email or phone at (520) 560-2590. The solicitation is classified as a simplified acquisition with an estimated value well below the simplified acquisition threshold, indicating a relatively small contract opportunity.

The contract is not set aside for a specific set-aside designation beyond the ISBEE requirement, which means Indian small businesses with relevant capabilities are encouraged to apply. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination to the BIA Poston Yard at 21051-3 East Poston Road, Poston, AZ 85371, with a requirement to maintain consistent water container fill levels. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 312112 for Bottled Water Manufacturing and PSC category 8960 for Nonalcoholic Beverages. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the pre-solicitation notice suggests a contract of modest financial scope. The delivery schedule and storage tank specifications indicate a need for consistent, reliable water supply to support the facility's operational requirements.