Family and child Education (FACE) Educational Supp
ID: 140A2326Q0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e9f48b2c514c4e73958b128363a7399d/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, is seeking proposals for the Family and Child Education (FACE) Educational Support Services under Solicitation #140A2326Q0003. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive educational support for approximately 55 FACE/Early Childhood Programs nationwide, including integrated Prekindergarten, Adult Education, and Family Enrichment services, with a focus on enhancing data systems and program management. This contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a base year starting January 1, 2026, and four option years, totaling an estimated value of $225,000, and proposals are due by October 29, 2025, at 1600 CDT. Interested parties can contact Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle
    michelle.nahlee@bie.edu
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    Attachment_1_-_PWS.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) requires a contractor to manage, enhance, and transition its Family and Child Education (FACE) and Early Childhood Programs data systems. The core of this effort is to design, develop, and maintain a secure, cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution within a FedRAMP-authorized environment. This system will integrate existing data from Power BI, SharePoint, and FormAssembly, and will facilitate data collection, management, analytics, and reporting for over 50 sites. Key responsibilities include ongoing system management, daily technical support, continuous customization, comprehensive data analysis for federal reporting, and strict compliance with federal IT security and privacy standards (FISMA, NIST, Section 508). The contractor will provide all necessary infrastructure, software, and personnel, ensuring data ownership remains with BIE and robust security measures are in place. This project aims to improve efficiency, data quality, program accountability, and decision-making for BIE’s critical educational programs.
    Attachment_2_-_Pricing_Schedule_rev1.xlsx
    This government file outlines a contract for professional services across a base year and four option years, totaling $225,000. Each year includes labor costs for a Program Manager, Sr. Data Systems Engineer, Data Analyst/Evaluation Specialist, Technical Assistance Specialist, and Compliance & Documentation Coordinator, with specific hours allocated for each role. Additionally, each year includes an Other Direct Cost (ODC) for travel, valued at $45,000 annually. The document details the CLIN codes and associated costs for labor and travel for each period. The contract structure indicates a multi-year engagement with consistent staffing and travel budgets, reflecting a recurring need for these services.
    Attachment_3_-_QASP.pdf
    This document outlines the Performance Standards and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for FACE Educational Support Services. It details the government's approach to evaluating contractor performance through specific tasks and deliverables. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for monitoring and documenting performance, with consequences like corrective action or payment withholdings for failing to meet Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). Key deliverables include project workplans, system design, portal management, functional system operation, cybersecurity, data migration, modernization strategy, pilot implementation, full deployment, training, data support, data quality, system scalability, operational reports, change management, helpdesk support, user feedback, compliance dashboards, educational data analytics, annual evaluations, security and privacy documentation, system data schema, and ad hoc reporting. Each task has defined performance standards, AQLs, and surveillance methods, ensuring comprehensive oversight of the educational support services.
    Q_A4ESS.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) released Q&A for RFP 140A2326Q0003, seeking Educational Support Services for its approximately 55 active and future FACE/Early Childhood Programs nationwide. The contract covers integrated Prekindergarten, Adult Education, Family Enrichment, and Infant and Toddler programs, with LSG Educational Services LLC identified as the incumbent. The BIE anticipates ongoing programmatic and site-level changes, requiring the contractor to be flexible and responsive. The solicitation specifies five labor categories, with the total hours identified by the government, but allows for multiple personnel per category. Resumes for each position, not exceeding two pages, are required. The contract does not include full-scale software development but requires expertise in configuring, integrating, and optimizing existing BIE/DOI platforms such as Power BI, SharePoint, FormAssembly, and Power Apps. Data Analysts and a Sr. Data System Engineer will maintain and enhance these systems. The technical capability section requires the offeror's Subject Matter Expert to have seven or more years of experience with BIA/BIE-funded schools. Past performances from subcontractors are not accepted.
    Sol_140A2326Q0003.pdf
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) (Solicitation #140A2326Q0003), previously #140A2325Q0251, is issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), for Firm-Fixed Price Educational Support Services for the BIE/FACE program. The acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside, with NAICS code 611710 and a size standard of $24M. The contract includes a base year (01/01/2026-12/31/2026) and four option years, with services including labor and travel. Proposals are due by October 29, 2025, at 1600 CD. Key requirements include contractor experience with BIA/BIE funded schools, knowledge of the FACE model, and educational research expertise. Offerors must provide detailed technical capability, past performance, and pricing information. Specific FAR and DIAR clauses are incorporated, covering areas like payment, contractor performance assessment, and background investigations for personnel in contact with Indian children. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting and page limitations.
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