Metal Detectors for Many Farms High School

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), an agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure metal detectors for Many Farms High School through a competitive solicitation. Specifically, the agency requires one Garrett Walk-through Metal Detector (PD6500i model) with an LED/LCD display and a compatible caster set. The solicitation (140A2325Q0034) will be evaluated based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with contractors required to submit comprehensive technical and pricing information. Technical questions from potential vendors are due by January 7, 2025, and final quotes must be submitted by January 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Contractors must be fully registered in SAM.gov and meet all required representations and certifications, including compliance with telecommunications equipment standards and Buy American Act requirements.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors under NAICS code 334519, which has a size standard of 600 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery terms of FOB Destination, located at Many Farms High School in Many Farms, Arizona. Pricing must be comprehensive, including equipment, delivery, taxes, and all associated costs. The required delivery timeline mandates that the metal detectors be delivered by February 28, 2025. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of meeting technical specifications for the metal detection equipment and maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations specific to Indian-owned businesses.