Fuel Oil Tank Cleaning

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to perform fuel oil tank cleaning services at the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The solicitation, identified by the number 140A2325Q0088, falls under the NAICS category for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance (NAICS 811310). The primary service involves comprehensive tank cleaning, likely including inspection, removal of accumulated sediment, and ensuring tank operational readiness. The solicitation was posted on March 13, 2025, with proposals due by March 21, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one week to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical capabilities, past performance in similar tank maintenance projects, and compliance with federal procurement regulations.

This contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, which means only qualifying Native American-owned businesses can compete for the award. The procurement is classified under the Product Service Code J045 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment. Although the exact budget or contract value is not specified in the notice, tank cleaning services typically range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars depending on tank size and complexity. The service will be performed at the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School, which suggests a localized, site-specific project with potential for on-site inspection and verification of work completed. Given the specialized nature of fuel oil tank cleaning and the restricted bidder pool, qualified Native American-owned businesses with experience in industrial maintenance and tank servicing are most likely to be competitive for this federal contract opportunity.