Special Notice - IEEs in Specific Industries

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office is conducting market research to identify Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of supporting future procurements under the Buy Indian Act, with capability statements due by September 30, 2026.

This is preliminary market research, not a formal solicitation. The Bureau seeks to establish a vendor pool across five underrepresented NAICS sectors: Educational Support Services (611710), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Engineering Services (541330), Food Service Contractors (722310), and All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999). Vendors with demonstrated capability to support operations in remote or geographically challenging locations are strongly encouraged to participate.

Interested vendors must submit capability statements via email to biaq@bia.gov on a rolling basis. Submissions should include company name and SAM.gov UEI, confirmation of IEE or ISBEE status, relevant NAICS codes and core competencies, demonstrated experience in the targeted industries, geographic service coverage capabilities including remote location support, and points of contact.

There is no current solicitation, contract award, or pricing structure associated with this notice. This market research is intended to establish a qualified vendor pool to inform future Buy Indian Act procurement strategies and maximize contracting opportunities for eligible Indian-owned enterprises while promoting economic development within Indian Country.