Purchase fire-resistant uniforms

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is seeking to procure fire-resistant uniforms for the San Carlos Irrigation Project, targeting Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) as potential vendors. The procurement involves supplying CAT2-rated flame-resistant shirts, jeans, and safety-toe boots for approximately 25 employees, with specific requirements including initial sizing sessions, online catalog management, and 7-day shipping capabilities. Interested vendors must demonstrate satisfactory past performance and submit capability statements and performance information via email to Randall.Brown@bia.gov by February 3, 2025. Vendors can direct questions by email or phone to (520) 560-2590, and the opportunity is classified as a simplified acquisition with an estimated amount below the simplified acquisition threshold. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on past performance, capability to meet technical specifications, and ability to provide timely, comprehensive uniform and personal protective equipment services.

The contract is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises, with an initial uniform allowance of $2,000 per employee and subsequent annual allowances of $750. The supplier must maintain an online employee-sizing database, process returns within 60 days at no charge, and outfit new employees within 7 calendar days. Monthly invoicing will be processed through the Department of Interior's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The procurement falls under NAICS category 315990 for Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing and PSC category 8405 for Men's Outerwear. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the initial per-employee allowance and annual maintenance suggest a total contract value potentially ranging between $50,000 to $75,000, depending on the exact number of employees and replacement cycles.