Kitchen Equipment

The Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting commercial kitchen equipment for Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The procurement includes six double-deck, stacked, full-size electric convection ovens operating at 208V with 24kW capacity and one 36-inch electric six-burner hot plate at 208V, 3-phase. All equipment must be new, Energy Star compliant, and meet specified clearance dimensions (either 83 inches wide x 79 inches tall x 42 inches deep or 79 inches wide x 162 inches tall x 42 inches deep). The contract award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis with all-inclusive pricing covering equipment, taxes, shipping, and handling, with payment terms of Net 15 upon delivery and acceptance. The original solicitation deadline was February 27, 2026, though Amendment 0002 issued on February 25, 2026 extended this deadline; prospective contractors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to submission. Questions regarding oven specifications, electrical requirements, TERO licensing fees, and delivery conditions were addressed through amendments released on February 17 and February 25, 2026.

This procurement is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, with no current incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. Equipment delivery is required within 30 to 60 days after receipt of order, with facility personnel available to assist in loading dock operations, eliminating the need for liftgate services. Prospective contractors must obtain a TERO license, with a 3% fee applicable to the contract value, and submit invoices electronically through the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System. The solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation clauses applicable to commercial items and small business concerns, including Buy American requirements and various compliance certifications. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the procurement appears to be of moderate value based on the quantity and specifications of equipment required for school food service operations.