Remediation & Site Characterization - Kotzebue, AK

The Bureau of Indian Affairs seeks remediation and site characterization services at the Former IHS/BIA Hospital-School site in Kotzebue, Alaska, with quotes due August 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT (extended from August 20). The procurement is set aside 100 percent for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to complete the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and certify eligibility at offer submission, award, and throughout contract performance.

Place of performance is Kotzebue, Alaska. The scope includes site characterization, soil delineation via up to 16 test pits and/or soil borings, groundwater monitoring of 16 existing wells, product recovery where free product is encountered (identified in 2 of 16 wells historically), well rehabilitation, waste management, and a remediation alternatives analysis addressing cold-climate and permafrost conditions. Work must comply with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulations (18 AAC 75) and follow ADEC standards for sample collection and laboratory analysis of diesel range organics, residual range organics, volatile organic compounds, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and Arctic logistics. Period of performance runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The NAICS code is 562910 (Remediation Services) with a $25 million small business size standard; PSC is F108 (Environmental Systems Protection—Environmental Remediation).

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order using Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation. Technical evaluation is pass/fail, assessing mandatory compliance with project management capability, three contract references for similar-scope work, tribal experience summary, and subcontractor qualifications. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5687 (Rev. 29, effective May 14, 2026) applies. Quotes remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after due date. Submit via email to jodi.zachary@bia.gov with separate attachments for pricing and technical documentation.