Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance

To provide funds for basic operating services to Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated non-education facilities and to maintain these facilities in a safe operating condition for the conduct of Bureau programs.

This program provides funding to support the basic operation, maintenance, and repair of Bureau-owned and Bureau-operated non-education facilities. The funding helps ensure these facilities remain safe, functional, and capable of supporting the delivery of Bureau programs and services. Assistance is authorized under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638), as amended (25 U.S.C. § 450).

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments who have Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities on their reservation.

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and occupants and visitors of Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities.

Funds may be used for essential services for non-education physical plant and utility systems throughout the Bureau. The Operation and Maintenance may be used for personnel services, supplies, materials, equipment and support for planning, reporting and managing the operations and resources of the organization as well as heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewage, refuse disposal, basic telecommunications equipment, unscheduled and preventive maintenance, GSA vehicle rental, lease agreements, and custodial and protection services.

Funds may be used for essential services for non-education physical plant and utility systems throughout the Bureau. The Operation and Maintenance may be used for personnel services, supplies, materials, equipment and support for planning, reporting and managing the operations and resources of the organization as well as heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewage, refuse disposal, basic telecommunications equipment, unscheduled and preventive maintenance, GSA vehicle rental, lease agreements, and custodial and protection services.

Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee.

An informal conference with the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended.

All applications must be received by the established deadline. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 who have Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities on their reservation.

The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that would otherwise be spent for the program through direct services provided by the Bureau. Operation and Maintenance is based upon age and condition, size, utilities costs, and other pertinent factors of the facility.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee and continued use of the facilities. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted based on appropriations and need.

An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.