Phase I ESA Services in Village of Sleetmute, AK

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education is seeking a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the old school site in Sleetmute, Alaska. The solicitation requests comprehensive environmental research services, including historical document review, site reconnaissance, contamination identification, and risk evaluation. Contractors must follow ASTM E1527-21 standards and conduct field work, interviews, and prepare detailed reporting within the project timeline. The evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable approach, with technical assessment focusing on the offeror's project management strategy, methodological approach, and key personnel qualifications. Quotations must be submitted via email to Jodi Zachary by April 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific time, with a planned period of performance from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) with a NAICS code of 562910 (Remediation Services) and a small business size standard of $25,000,000. The project will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a flat fee inclusive of all responsibilities. Performance will occur directly in the Village of Sleetmute, Alaska, with the primary objective of gathering environmental information to support potential future site remediation efforts. Contractors must complete field work and submit a draft report within 45 days of initial site investigation, adhering to federal, state, and tribal environmental regulations. Offerors are required to complete an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and demonstrate ongoing compliance with IEE requirements throughout the contract term, with potential legal consequences for submitting false or misleading information.