Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education
Part of Department Of The Interior
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is tasked with fulfilling federal trust responsibilities to federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities. Their core mission centers on supporting tribal self-determination through education, infrastructure, land management, and social services that uphold treaty obligations and cultural sovereignty.
Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education has obligated $74,774,969, issued 428 awards, and worked with 286 contractors. It currently has 176 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is tasked with fulfilling federal trust responsibilities to federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities. Their core mission centers on supporting tribal self-determ...
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is tasked with fulfilling federal trust responsibilities to federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native entities. Their core mission centers on supporting tribal self-determination through education, infrastructure, land management, and social services that uphold treaty obligations and cultural sovereignty. Strategic priorities include strengthening tribal governance capacity, improving educational outcomes in Indian Country, and advancing infrastructure resilience in remote and underserved communities. Key programs focus on K-12 and higher education services, tribal law enforcement support, housing and utilities development, and cultural preservation initiatives tied to federally recognized tribal nations.
Procurement pattern data is not available to infer specific service or product categories routinely acquired. However, based on the agency’s statutory mandate, procurement activity likely involves educational materials, facility maintenance, tribal administrative support services, and technical assistance contracts aligned with tribal needs. Contract structures typically include indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, blanket purchase agreements, and direct awards to qualified tribal organizations under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Industry preferences cannot be determined due to insufficient procurement data. The agency generally prioritizes partnerships with tribally owned enterprises, Native American-owned small businesses, and contractors with demonstrated experience in culturally responsive service delivery. No set-aside preferences are discernible from available data.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education operate nationwide with a presence in tribal communities across 35 states, primarily serving over 570 federally recognized tribes. Organized under the Department of the Interior, they utilize a mix of federal acquisition regulation (FAR)-based contracts, tribal self-governance compacts, and cooperative agreements to deliver services. Their procurement framework emphasizes collaboration with tribal governments and adherence to federal trust responsibilities.
Procurement Analytics
Where Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Posts of Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education
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No posts at Bureau Of Indian Affairs And Bureau Of Indian Education itself. Its sub-agencies are below.
