Response deadlineSep 30, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Deadline status27 days remaining
PostedJun 30, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Opportunity summary
Source-citedThis Sources Sought notice requests capability statements from qualifying IEEs/ISBEEs for market research purposes, targeting specific NAICS sectors. IA is particularly interested in firms with experience in less common Buy Indian procurement industries. [1]
Key points
- Seeking capability statements from IEEs/ISBEEs for market research [1]
- Target NAICS codes include 541330 and others [1]
Watch items
- Response deadline is September 30, 2026 [2]
- Submissions must be emailed to biaq@bia.gov [1]
Sources
- Special_Notice_-_IEEs_in_Specific_Industries_1.docx
While any qualifying IEE or ISBEE is invited to respond, IA is specifically seeking firms operating in industries less commonly represented in Buy Indian procurements. **Target NAICS Sectors** IA requests capability statements particularly from qualified IEEs and ISBEEs with experience in the following NAICS codes: * **611710** – Educational Support Services * **523991** – Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities * **541330** – Engineering Services * **722310** – Food Service Contractors * **311999** – All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing Vendors capable of supporting operations in remote or geographically challenging locations are strongly encouraged to highlight this capability. **Su
- Official SAM.gov notice
Posted Jun 30, 2026; Responses due Sep 30, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 15, 2026
Generated from the public notice and source-backed solicitation passages. Confirm important requirements in the cited brief and official documents.
Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
4 citations · 2 sourcesWhile any qualifying IEE or ISBEE is invited to respond, IA is specifically seeking firms operating in industries less commonly represented in Buy Indian procurements. **Target NAICS Sectors** IA requests capability statements particularly from qualified IEEs and ISBEEs with experience in the following NAICS codes: * **611710** – Educational Support Services * **523991** – Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities * **541330** – Engineering Services * **722310** – Food Service Contractors * **311999** – All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing Vendors capable of supporting operations in remote or geographically challenging locations are strongly encouraged to highlight this capability. **Submission Instructions** Please email your Capability Statement to biaq@bia.gov Submissions should include: * Company name, SAM.gov UEI, and confirmation of IEE/ISBEE status; * Relevant NAICS codes and core competencies; * Demonstrated experience in the industries listed above; * Geographic service coverage, including the ability to serve remote locations; * Points of contact.
Scope
Vendors are invited to submit Capability Statements to: biaq@bia.gov **Background – Buy Indian Act** IA conducts market research as early as possible in the acquisition process to determine whether qualified IEEs/ISBEEs exist in the marketplace for the supplies or services required.
Submission
This notice is for market research only. **Response Deadline** Vendors are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.
Key dates
Posted Jun 30, 2026; Responses due Sep 30, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 15, 2026
Extracted from the official notice and archived solicitation files. Confirm controlling requirements in the source documents.