Parent & Student Training Cottonwood Day School
ID: 140A2325Q0011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

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, is seeking proposals for a parent and student training program at the Cottonwood Day School in Chinle, Arizona. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and aims to provide educational support services, including structured training sessions for students in grades K-8, over a contract period from January 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their technical and price proposals by January 21, 2025, with evaluations based on technical capability, qualifications of key personnel, and pricing. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Michael Drinkwater at michael.drinkwater@bie.edu.

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    The document pertains to an amendment of a solicitation related to an acquisition that is exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) vendors. The amendment extends the deadline for submission to January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. It addresses a critical question regarding the requirement of sessions for varying grade levels, clarifying that a total of eight sessions each for K-4th and 5th-8th grades are needed, summing up to 8 days of instructional time. The overall period of performance for the contract is defined from January 31, 2025, until December 31, 2025. Additionally, it stipulates that offers must acknowledge the amendment receipt appropriately or risk rejection. The document maintains all prior terms and conditions, emphasizing compliance with established regulations and procedural guidelines in the context of federal procurement activities.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a parent and student training program at the Bureau of Indian Education's Cottonwood Day School in Chinle, Arizona. The RFP is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with a firm fixed-price purchase order anticipated for the base year and four option years running from January 2025 to December 2029. Interested vendors must submit technical and price volumes by the due date of December 9, 2024, with clear evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, qualifications of key personnel, and price. All proposals must comply with federal acquisition regulations, including clauses relevant to small business participation and ethical conduct. The scope of work involves providing educational support services under NAICS code 611710, including structured training sessions throughout the contract period. Payment and invoicing instructions emphasize electronic submissions, adhering to strict guidelines for the inclusion of essential documentation while ensuring data security with a focus on protecting personal identifiable information (PII). Furthermore, the document establishes provisions for mandatory background checks for contractor personnel interacting with Indian children, reinforcing compliance with federal laws regarding child protection. This solicitation demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing educational resources while prioritizing local small businesses and regulatory compliance.
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