Ft Hall Indian Irrigation Project (FHIP) Flowmeter

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region is seeking to procure two McCrometer OF12D-54 Flowmeters for the Fort Hall Indian Irrigation Project (FHIP). The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a narrow performance period from May 6, 2025 to May 16, 2025, requiring delivery within 15 days after award. The contract will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical acceptability determined by the vendor's ability to meet all specified requirements for the 54-inch electronic flowmeter with remote mount configuration. Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Brian Roberts by 12:00 PM PST on May 6, 2025. Interested vendors must provide comprehensive company information, including Unique Entity ID, business mailing address, contact details, and pricing in a Firm Fixed-Price format.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with a NAICS code of 334514 for Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 850 employees. The procurement is specifically for the Shoshone Bannock Tribe's irrigation project, with the flowmeters intended to record daily water flow into canals for the tribe and the State of Idaho Department of Water Resources. The brand-specific requirement (McCrometer) is justified by the project's current infrastructure and personnel's existing familiarity with these specific flow meters. The contract targets two flowmeters with specific technical specifications, including a 72-inch drop pipe length, battery-powered totalizer, and a 25-foot cable. Market research identified 14 potential Indigenous business enterprises capable of providing quotes for this time-sensitive project, which is critical for the ongoing water season running from April to October.