Description
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) seeks a firm‑fixed‑price quote for front‑mounted grill guards for Blue Bird school buses to be delivered to Pine Ridge School in South Dakota. The requirement covers ten guards for conventional‑chassis buses and two guards for pusher‑chassis buses, all aluminum, COTS, with a minimum five‑year warranty and the ability for U.S.‑based repair within 120 mi of the school. The award will be set‑aside to total small businesses (as of the latest amendment) and must be delivered on or before 31 August 2026, with the final offer deadline of 21 September 2026.
• Quantity: 10 conventional‑chassis guards + 2 pusher‑chassis guards (NSN 7540‑01‑152‑8067)
• Requirements: aluminum, non‑corrosive, compatible with 2024 Blue Bird Vision buses, 5‑year warranty, local repair support in SD
• Delivery location: Pine Ridge School, 101 Thorpe Loop, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 (FOB destination)
• Submission: electronic quotation to Leah Azure, must acknowledge amendment A23, deadline 09/21/2026 10:00 MT
• Set‑aside: total small‑business (previously Indian Economic Enterprise)