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78--SPORTS EQUIPMENT & APPAREL

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is procuring sports equipment and apparel. This falls under NAICS code 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), which covers businesses that manufacture sporting and athletic goods such as equipment, apparel, and related items used in physical education, athletics, and recreational activities.

Given the contracting office's focus on Indian Education, this acquisition likely supports physical education programs, athletic teams, or recreational activities at Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools or educational facilities. The broad category of "sports equipment & apparel" could encompass uniforms, protective gear, balls, bats, nets, training equipment, footwear, or other items needed for organized sports and physical education.

The classification code 7810 corresponds to "Sporting and Athletic Equipment" in the Federal Supply Classification system, confirming this is standard commercial-type procurement of athletic goods rather than specialized or custom-manufactured items.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. Only certified small business concerns under NAICS 339920 may submit offers. The Small Business Administration size standard for NAICS 339920 is typically based on employee count or average annual receipts; verify your current status in SAM.gov and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) before bidding.

To qualify, your business must:

• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with valid CAGE code
• Be classified as small under applicable SBA size standards
• Have NAICS 339920 listed in your SAM profile
• Meet any additional technical qualifications specified in the full solicitation

How to put together a competitive bid

For sporting goods and apparel procurement, government buyers typically evaluate on price, technical compliance, and past performance. Structure your proposal accordingly:

Product compliance: Ensure all proposed items meet the exact specifications, sizes, materials, and performance standards listed. Sporting goods often carry safety certifications (NOCSAE, ASTM, etc.); see the solicitation for required standards. Provide complete item descriptions, manufacturer information, and comparable product numbers.

Delivery and fulfillment: Athletic seasons and school calendars create hard deadlines. Demonstrate reliable lead times, inventory availability, and logistics capabilities. If bidding on seasonal items, show you can deliver before program start dates.

Competitive pricing: For commercial items like sporting goods, price competition is typically fierce. Research GSA Advantage!, comparable contracts, and commercial catalogs. Offer your best price upfront; negotiations may be limited under simplified acquisition procedures.

Past performance: Include references from similar educational, tribal, or government athletic equipment contracts. Highlight experience with bulk uniform orders, multi-site deliveries, or quick-turnaround scenarios.

Socioeconomic factors: Though this is a general small business set-aside, note any additional certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) that may strengthen your proposal or create subcontracting opportunities.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140A2326Q0248 to obtain detailed specifications, quantity estimates, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria not provided in this synopsis.

2. Confirm your small business size status for NAICS 339920 at SBA.gov/size-standards.

3. Submit your offer before the deadline: October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Late submissions will not be considered.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →