Thermal Monoculars BIA Office of Justice Services

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Central Office is soliciting proposals for 30 thermal monoculars for their Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit located in Albuquerque, NM. The procurement seeks specialized thermal imaging devices with specific technical requirements, including compatibility with Wilcox L4 G34 3-hole shroud mounting systems and a BAE 12-micron 640x480 sensor. Potential vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and submit electronic quotes to Lara.Wood@bia.gov by 1400 EST on May 1, 2025, following a specific email subject line format. The government will evaluate offers on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis, requiring vendors to submit a completed SF 1449 form and product specification sheets. Quotes must demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications, including detection ranges, battery options, and mounting capabilities.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under NAICS code 332994 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Vendors must complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form certifying their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, which requires 51% ownership by a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity. The procurement specifies a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a 90-day delivery timeline after receipt (ARO), targeting the delivery of thermal monoculars made in the USA with a 5-year warranty. Key technical requirements include weapon and helmet mountability, manual focus 18mm F1.0 lens, and specific performance metrics such as detection ranges exceeding 753 yards. Potential vendors should note the strict compliance requirements and potential legal penalties for providing false information during the representation and certification process.