Notice of intent to sole source food&dairy

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), an agency under the Department of the Interior, published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source award on March 30, 2026, for food and dairy delivery and meal planning services. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notice of the government's intent to award a contract to Shamrock Food Co. as the sole source vendor under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The BIE has determined that only one responsible source is available to satisfy the agency's requirements for this critical service. The contract will cover food and dairy services for BIE Jeehdeez'a Elementary School located in Pinon, Arizona. The NAICS classification is 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 8910 (Dairy Foods and Eggs).

The primary objective of this sole source award is to ensure food security and meal services for students at the remote school location while maintaining compliance with USDA requirements. The anticipated period of performance is three months of service, and the contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement. No competitive solicitation will be made available, and the government will not respond to technical questions regarding this requirement. Shamrock Food Co. has been identified as the only vendor capable of overcoming the significant logistical challenges inherent to the remote location, as previous attempts to work with alternative vendors resulted only in temporary resolutions. The urgent and compelling nature of this need—ensuring the school remains operational and students remain properly fed—justifies the sole source procurement approach.