R--NOTICE FOR INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TEXTBOOK SERVICES
ID: DOIAFBO250042Type: Presolicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

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Libraries and Archives (519210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY (R605)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2381d9326d7147baa574eed40b5bbb10/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs, intends to award a sole source contract for textbook services to A Book Company LLC, which will support Haskell Indian Nations University. The contract, structured as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement, will span five years, including one base year and four option years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. This procurement is critical for ensuring the efficient distribution of textbooks in both print and eBook formats to students, with the contractor responsible for creating an online bookstore, managing course material distribution, and providing customer service. Interested firms may submit capability statements and pricing by the specified deadline, and for further inquiries, contact Jon Pickel at jon.pickel@bie.edu.

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    Pickel, Jon
    (000) 000-0000
    jon.pickel@bie.edu
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    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) plans to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to A Book Company LLC for Haskell Textbook Services. This contract, intended for a duration of five years, includes one base year and four option years, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A Book Company LLC is identified as the only vendor capable of providing essential services to deliver textbooks, in both print and eBook formats, to students at Haskell Indian Nations University. Key responsibilities of the contractor include creating an online bookstore, managing course material distribution, providing customer service, and training library staff on textbook logistics. They will also offer free shipping options for students and expedited shipping for specific orders. The contractor is required to have at least ten years of experience in textbook services and must promote quality, service, and competitive pricing. No solicitations for competitive proposals will be accepted, although interested firms may submit a capability statement and pricing by a specified deadline. This document outlines BIE's strategy to ensure efficient textbook distribution while emphasizing the unique qualifications of the selected contractor.
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