W--BUS RENTAL/LEASE

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Southern Plains Regional Office (SPRO), Branch of Acquisitions is conducting market research and is issuing this announcement to seek potential sources who would be interested in providing a bus rental/lease services to the BIA, Chemawa Indian School located in Salem, OR. This notice is to identify any businesses that fall into any of the following available set-aside categories; Native Owned (small or large), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran, Veteran Owned (small or large), Woman Owned (small or large). This is not a solicitation announcement and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. It is requested that only those that meet the definition of these categories submit responses to this notice. Indian economic enterprises are defined, in part, as any business entity that is at least fifty one percent owned by one or more American Indian or Alaska Native individuals. The Buy Indian Act can be located at 25 U.S.C. 47. The Contractor shall be able to perform in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532120 and the small business size standard is $35.5. Interested parties are requested to provide their DUNS number for verification of inclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM). Any interested and qualified sources are requested to provide a brief capabilities statement and letter of interest to Jocelyn LittleChief via email at [email protected] . To be considered in this research, please provide the information above no later than 5:00 pm CT on April 11, 2014.