D--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: DOIAFBO240147Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/019b9cab33934cf1a0af394dc76c70b3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a contractor to enhance the Native American Student Information System (NASIS) for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). This sole-source contract aims to improve the collection and management of student data across 186 bureau-funded schools, which is crucial for enhancing student achievement and meeting federal reporting requirements. The existing NASIS has been operational since the 2006-2007 school year and serves students across 23 states, highlighting the importance of effective data management for educational stakeholders. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price under FAR Part 13 for one year, with a completion target of January 17, 2025. Interested contractors must be registered on SAM.gov and specify the NAICS code 518210; for further inquiries, they can contact Nicole Rahmer at nicole.rahmer@bia.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rahmer, Nicole
    (000) 000-0000
    nicole.rahmer@bia.gov
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    NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_AWARD_A_SOLE_SOURCE_CONTRACT_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is planning to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Infinite Campus for ongoing support services for the Native American Student Information System (NASIS). This decision is based on the authority provided by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and aims to serve the government’s needs for a 12-month Base contract, contingent upon funding availability and successful past performance. The total anticipated value of this contract is approximately $890,000. The current contractor, Infinite Campus, has demonstrated success under the existing contract, justifying the sole source award. A solicitation will not be available, and any inquiries will not receive responses. However, companies believing they can fulfill the contract are invited to submit capability statements and pricing by October 7, 2024. The relevant NAICS code is 611710, and contact for further information is available via email. This initiative exemplifies the government’s strategic agreement provisions to ensure continuity of necessary services.
    Synopsis_2.pdf
    This pre-solicitation notice is for a sole-source contract to enhance the Native American Student Information System (NASIS), primarily aimed at collecting and managing student data for Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. The notice indicates that a solicitation will not be publicly available as the acquisition proceeds directly to a large business entity. The existing NASIS, operational since the 2006-2007 school year, serves 186 bureau-funded schools and aims to improve student achievement and support federal reporting requirements. The new contract will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 as a Firm-Fixed-Price for one year, with plans to complete the award by January 17, 2025. Interested contractors must be registered on SAM.gov and specify the NAICS code 518210. This document outlines both the operational scope and regulatory framework for the upcoming contract and highlights the importance of the data management system for BIE stakeholders and students across 23 states.
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