Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide funds for basic operating services to Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated non-education facilities and to maintain these facilities in a safe operating condition for the conduct of Bureau programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments who have Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities on their reservation.
Beneficiaries
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Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and occupants and visitors of Bureau-owned or Bureau-operated facilities.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that would otherwise be spent for the program through direct services provided by the Bureau. Operation and Maintenance is based upon age and condition, size, utilities costs, and other pertinent factors of the facility.
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used for essential services for non-education physical plant and utility systems throughout the Bureau. The Operation and Maintenance may be used for personnel services, supplies, materials, equipment and support for planning, reporting and managing the operations and resources of the organization as well as heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewage, refuse disposal, basic telecommunications equipment, unscheduled and preventive maintenance, GSA vehicle rental, lease agreements, and custodial and protection services.
Required Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements