Utility Vehicle for Chemawa Indian School

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140A2325Q0268 for the procurement of one utility vehicle for Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation seeks a "Brand Name or Equal" procurement for a Vantage PrimoX Standard 4x2 Truck, though specifications have evolved to include either a manual or automatic transmission depending on the document version, along with an EPA-approved 90 HP fuel-injected engine running on unleaded gas, offroad capability, fully enclosed interior, power steering, radio, and air conditioning. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical acceptability by conforming to specifications, meeting a 30-day delivery timeframe, and providing proof of authorized reseller status. For vendors proposing alternative products, a detailed comparison report must be submitted demonstrating how their offering meets or exceeds the specified salient characteristics. The original quote submission deadline was September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, though this appears to have been extended given the amendment posted on September 8, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, restricting competition to Indian Economic Enterprises that qualify as small business concerns under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The solicitation calls for delivery of a single utility vehicle with advanced features including power steering, power windows, power door locks, a 2.5 cubic yard refuse hopper, front brush guard, towing capabilities, lockable storage options, and heavy-duty rear springs. The performance period runs from October 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with delivery required by October 31, 2025. The contracting officer is Brandon Walker from the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the vehicle will be delivered to Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon.