Professional Development Services for Beclabito Da
ID: 140A2325Q0058Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for Professional Development Services at Beclabito Day School. The procurement aims to provide five in-person professional learning sessions, each lasting up to six hours, with a performance period extending until May 31, 2025. These services are crucial for enhancing educational support and ensuring culturally sensitive training for educators working with Indian children. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), should contact Charmaine Williams-James at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu or call 505-803-4266 for further details and to submit their quotes.

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    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for providing Professional Learning Sessions at Beclabito Day School, administered by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The solicitation, number 140A2325Q0058, requests quotes from qualified vendors, particularly those classified as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The contract entails delivering five in-person professional learning sessions lasting up to six hours each, with the performance period extending to May 31, 2025. Key details include required background investigations for contractor personnel, compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, and adherence to security and safety measures, particularly when working with or around Indian children. The document emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity, and the contractor must ensure the confidentiality of government information. Contract terms outline expectations for invoicing, contractor responsibilities for on-site safety, and the handling of personal identifiable information (PII). Additionally, any unauthorized work will not be compensated, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to contract specifications. The RFQ illustrates the federal government’s commitment to engaging small and minority-owned businesses while ensuring compliance with specific regulatory frameworks during the procurement process.
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