PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENT NEW GENERATION
ID: 140A2325Q0041Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a5b7e008ab20427e87bea776f61cb883/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting proposals for professional development services aimed at enhancing educational outcomes at Dennehotso Boarding School. The primary objectives include addressing curriculum alignment gaps, developing pacing guides, aligning instruction with assessments, and providing coaching on effective teaching strategies to improve student performance. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to supporting educational institutions while prioritizing procurement from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Interested contractors must submit their proposals electronically by detailing their capabilities and relevant experience, with the project scheduled to run from January 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026. For inquiries, contact Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.

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    Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle
    michelle.nahlee@bie.edu
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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Bureau of Indian Education for professional development services at Dennehotso Boarding School. The purpose of this RFP is to address identified gaps in curriculum alignment and instructional practices that have resulted in low student performance on assessments. The school seeks qualified contractors to support curriculum mapping, develop pacing guides, align instruction with assessments, and provide coaching focused on effective teaching strategies. The RFP outlines performance expectations, a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), and includes specifics such as the project duration from January 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Contractors are required to submit their quotes electronically, detailing their capabilities and relevant experience, alongside proposed pricing. Additionally, the document stresses the importance of security compliance to safeguard personal identifiable information (PII) and includes various federal acquisition clauses that will govern the contract. Overall, this RFP highlights the government's commitment to improving educational outcomes for students at Dennehotso Boarding School, while ensuring that procurement processes support small businesses within the Indian community.
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