D--Purchase Creative Curriculum Cloud for FACE Progra
ID: DOIAFBO250026Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ed4266c76044d529d4a5d05caa169c7/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking quotes for the "Creative Curriculum Cloud" project, which aims to provide essential IT and telecom services, including help desk support and productivity tools for educational initiatives. Vendors are required to submit firm-fixed price quotes that comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, demonstrating product specifications, delivery timelines, and an all-inclusive pricing structure. This procurement is crucial for enhancing educational resources under the Bureau of Indian Education, ensuring effective and transparent acquisition processes. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by February 28, 2025, with the contract period running from March 4, 2025, to March 3, 2026. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle
    michelle.nahlee@bie.edu
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    NOI_Curriculum_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) has announced its intention to award a sole source contract to Teaching Strategies, LLC, for curriculum materials valued at $71,500. This decision is supported by the Class Determination and Findings under relevant legal statutes and regulations. As no competitive proposals will be solicited, interested firms that disagree with this sole source procurement are invited to submit a capability statement and pricing by 10:00 am MT on February 1, 2024. Michelle Nahlee, the Contract Specialist, will handle any inquiries via email. This announcement indicates BIE's commitment to providing tailored educational resources without the necessity of competitive bidding, emphasizing efficiency in procurement.
    Sol_DOIAFBO250026.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) for a "Creative Curriculum Cloud" project, intended to provide IT and telecom services, including help desk support and productivity tools. The solicitation seeks firm-fixed price quotes from vendors, with a due date of February 28, 2025. The contract period spans from March 4, 2025, to March 3, 2026. Vendors must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, including various clauses and provisions related to taxes, payment terms, and compliance with federal laws. Key requirements include proof of product specifications, delivery timelines, and an all-inclusive pricing structure. The document emphasizes the importance of obtaining competitive quotes while ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. Furthermore, it includes stipulations for invoicing via the government’s Internet Payment Platform (IPP) and guidelines for confidentiality regarding proprietary information in proposals. This RFQ serves as a formal invitation for bids to support educational initiatives under the Bureau of Indian Education, highlighting the government's focus on acquiring essential educational tools effectively and transparently within regulated frameworks.
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    Creative Curriculum Cloud for FACE
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    D--Purchase Creative Curriculum Cloud for FACE Progra
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