Fire Shelters for SW Geographic Area Wildland Fire

Background
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is issuing this solicitation for Fire Shelters to support Wildland Fire Management in the Southwest Geographic Area. The goal of this contract is to provide essential firefighting equipment that meets the needs of the BIA's fire management operations. This solicitation is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, ensuring that only qualified Indian Economic Enterprises can submit offers.

Work Details
The contract includes the following line items for delivery:
1. Fire Shelter, Complete, Regular, NSN 4240-01-498-3194 - Quantity: 85 EA
2. Fire Shelter, Complete, Large, NSN 4240-01-527-5248 - Quantity: 50 EA
Both items fall under Product/Service Code 4210 and are classified as firefighting equipment.

The anticipated delivery date for these items is August 31, 2026.

Period of Performance
Delivery is expected by August 31, 2026.

Place of Performance
BIA Southwest Region, 1001 Indian School Road, NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, US.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be authorized resellers of their quoted solutions. This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Offers from enterprises that do not qualify as both Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns will be rejected.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior/related award GS21F0083Y-140A0624F0024 was awarded to Caprice Electronics for “Fire Shelters, Complete” for the BIA Midwest Regional Office (value $111,424; 09/24/24–12/31/24). This appears similar to the current requirement because both involve complete fire shelter firefighting equipment supplied to BIA wildland fire management operations, suggesting the current procurement may be a continuation or replenishment of the same type of item for a different geographic area.