Description
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to conduct a comprehensive vegetation inventory for the Chinle Navajo Agency (District 10 North) in Apache County, AZ. The work will cover field surveys, data collection, mapping, and reporting of plant species, cover types, and ecological conditions across tribal trust lands. The contract is set‑aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and will be awarded as a purchase order. The performance period runs from 14 Sep 2026 through 31 Dec 2027. Interested firms must submit a complete quotation, including an IEE representation form, by the deadline indicated on the SF‑1449 and must address all elements of the attached Statement of Work.
• Location: Chinle Navajo Agency, Apache County, AZ
• Scope: Full vegetation survey (field data collection, GIS mapping, species identification, reporting)
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase order, ISBEE set‑aside
• Period of performance: 09/14/2026 – 12/31/2027 (≈15 months)
• Submission requirements: Quote in FFP format, completed IEE representation, pricing per SOW, questions due 09/10/2026
• Evaluation factors: Technical approach, project management/technical support, past performance, price
• Primary contact: Lynelle Benallie (BIA)