Water Heater for Rocky Ridge Boarding School

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is seeking quotes for one Hatco Model PMG-100 Powermite Booster Gas Water Heater with specific technical specifications including 4.75 gallon storage capacity, 105,000 BTU input, LP gas configuration rated for 5,614 feet elevation, and 120V/60/1-phase electrical service. This firm fixed-price procurement is classified under NAICS 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard. Offerors must submit completed SF-1449 forms, proof of authorization as a distributor or reseller, product specifications, company qualifications, and certifications regarding small business status. The evaluation will be based on technical capability and lowest responsive price meeting the stated specifications. Offers are due by February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) entities, meaning only qualifying small businesses owned and controlled by Native Americans are eligible to submit proposals. Delivery must be completed within 30 days after receipt of order and is required to Rocky Ridge Boarding School, located at PO Box 299, 10 Mile North Dinnebito Road, Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039, under FOB Destination terms. While no specific award value is disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement includes the water heater unit plus estimated freight charges as separate line items. The contracting officer is Brandon Walker, with contract specialist Ashleigh Cleveland available for inquiries. Payment will be processed through the Internet Payment Platform System (IPP) in accordance with the invoicing requirements outlined in Section B of the solicitation documents.