BIA Electrical Utility O&M Services
Updated
Sources Sought from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Due Dec 9, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5), 28 days left.
| Title as posted | S--BIA Electrical Utility O&M Services |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | DOIASAM270006 |
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Office | Western Region |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210) |
| Product or service code | S112 |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 9, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC-5) (28 days left) |
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Description
Sources Sought Notice: Skilled Electrical Utility Operations and Maintenance Services Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Region Anticipated PSC: S112, Utilities-Electric Anticipated NAICS: 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Disclaimer: This Sources Sought Notice and RFI is issued for market research and acquisition planning purposes only.
This is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for quotation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. The Government intends to use responses to assess industry capabilities, socioeconomic participation, acquisition strategy, and overall market conditions.
Purpose: The BIA is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing skilled personnel and related support for electrical utility operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, metering, and emergency restoration. The Government is particularly interested in responses from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs).
Responses from other small businesses and qualified firms with relevant experience are also requested. Consistent with the Buy Indian Act and applicable regulations, this market research will assist the Government in determining the availability of qualified ISBEEs and IEEs and developing the acquisition strategy. See Attachment 1, Requirement Summary, for a high-level description of the anticipated services.
Information Requested: Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement that includes: Company Information: Company name, UEI, CAGE code, business size, socioeconomic status, and point-of-contact information. Firms claiming ISBEE or IEE status should clearly identify that status in their response. Relevant Experience: Describe similar work completed or performed within the past three years.
For each example, identify the customer, scope, location, period of performance, approximate value, and whether your firm performed as the prime contractor or subcontractor. Technical Capability: Describe your firm¿s experience supporting electrical utility systems; maintenance and repair operations; metering services; substation support; emergency response operations; and remote or geographically dispersed service areas.
Identify the geographic service areas your firm can support and whether your firm can support all three BIA organizations. Safety Record: Provide a brief overview of the firm¿s safety program and its most recent Total Recordable Incident Rate, if available. Industry Feedback Requested: The Government seeks industry recommendations regarding: ¿ Contract type, Pricing structure ¿ Single-award versus multiple-award approaches ¿ Ordering methods for routine and emergency work ¿ Appropriate NAICS and PSC codes ¿ Methods to maximize ISBEE and IEE participation ¿ Potential barriers to competition ¿ Other recommendations concerning labor standards, staffing, mobilization, licensing, performance periods, or service-order administration.
Response Instructions: Responses should not exceed five (5) pages, excluding a cover page and documentation supporting ISBEE or IEE status. Submit responses electronically to: [email protected] Subject Line: Sources Sought Response BIA Electrical Utility Operations and Maintenance Services Responses due: December 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Attachment 1: Requirement Summary The anticipated requirement will support Government-owned electrical utility systems operated by the following BIA organizations: Colorado River Electrical Services (CR-ES) San Carlos Irrigation Project-Power Division (SCIP-PD) Truxton Canon Agency (TCA) Anticipated support may include: Low- and medium-voltage electrical system troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair Planned and emergency restoration activities Utility pole inspection, testing, transport, and replacement support Substation inspection, operation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair Meter installation, troubleshooting, reading, and related services Switching support, outage response, and emergency call-out services Support in remote or geographically dispersed locations The contractor may be required to provide qualified personnel, supervision, transportation, specialized tools, equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, mobilization, and other resources necessary to perform assigned services.
Work may be performed within the service areas of CR-ES, SCIP-PD, and TCA, including portions of Arizona and California. Locations include the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Gila River Indian Reservation, San Carlos Apache Reservation, and Havasupai Reservation. Certain locations are geographically remote and may have limited vehicle access.
The Government anticipates a combination of planned work and emergency-response requirements. The final scope, contract structure, labor standards, service levels, and ordering procedures will be developed after considering market research results.
Contracting contact
- Wood, Lara · [email protected] · (000) 000-0000
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 238210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $19.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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