School Bus Repairs for Jeehdeez'a Elem. Sch.

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive repair services for a 2023 International CE 54-passenger school bus located at Jeehdeez'a Elementary School in Low Mountain, Arizona. The solicitation (140A2325Q0036) requires the selected vendor to transport the bus to their repair facility and address multiple mechanical issues, including replacing the left front shock, repairing a cracked differential, fixing two rear floor heaters with non-working fans, repairing a broken front fender, and replacing a broken HVAC heater temperature control knob. The contract will be evaluated based on technical capability and price factors, with quotes being assessed using the NAICS code 811111 and a size standard of $9.0 million. Technical questions were due by January 9, 2025, and initial quotes were originally due by January 14, 2025, though subsequent amendments have extended the response deadline to January 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The solicitation has undergone two amendments, which adjusted the set-aside status and modified the submission timeline.

The contract was initially designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors, but a subsequent amendment changed this to a full and open competition, removing previous socioeconomic restrictions. The period of performance spans from February 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, providing approximately five months of service. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract falls under the General Automotive Repair category with a PSC code of J025 for maintenance and repair of vehicular equipment components. The place of performance involves the contractor's own repair facility, as on-site repairs at the school location are not permitted. The solicitation is being managed by the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and interested contractors must carefully review and acknowledge the amendments before submitting their proposals.