Ductile iron utility poles

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking to procure 100 ductile iron utility poles through a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The poles must be 65-foot in length with a weathered finish and M20 pole framing, to be delivered FOB destination to Coolidge, Arizona. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated based on price, availability of parts/lead time, and past performance, with the government using streamlined evaluation procedures that do not necessarily award to the lowest quote. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 335999 with a 500-employee size standard, and electronic quote submissions are required via email to Randall Brown by December 23, 2024, at 0800 EST. Key compliance requirements include Buy American provisions and restrictions on telecommunications equipment from certain foreign entities.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, targeting manufacturers of electrical equipment and components. The procurement will take place at the San Carlos Irrigation Project office located at 13805 North Arizona Boulevard in Coolidge, AZ. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 100 utility poles to be delivered to the specified location. The solicitation represents a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products under FAR subpart 12.6, with a total size standard of 600 employees. Interested vendors must complete and submit the SF-1449 form, Section B, and Section K via email, with electronic invoicing required through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Potential contractors should be prepared to provide detailed information about their manufacturing capabilities, pricing, and past performance in utility pole production.