7A--Cloud-based adult education SaaS platform.

The contract solicitation 140A2326Q0190 seeks a commercially available cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform to support the Adult Education component of the Family and Child Education (FACE) Program under the Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior. The platform must deliver evidence-based instructional resources for adult learners with diverse educational and workforce goals, while providing comprehensive management tools for instructors, site administrators, and the BIE National Office to monitor progress, generate reports, and administer the program. The solution must be accessible via standard web browsers on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, with secure user authentication, full compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and integration with the FACE data management system. The vendor must provide continuous technical support, software maintenance, security updates, bug fixes, API documentation, a data dictionary, and training for the Bureau’s Technical Assistance contractor and FACE Data Team. The platform must support export of Bureau-owned data in standard, non-proprietary formats and maintain a minimum system availability of 99.5 percent excluding scheduled maintenance. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award with a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods, extending from September 14, 2026 through September 13, 2031, with performance occurring at the contractor’s location under FOB Destination terms. This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to be properly registered in SAM.gov and to complete the DIAR IEE self-certification form to verify their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise as defined in DIAR Part 1480. Offerors must also submit the SF-1449 with specific sections completed, demonstrate authorized distributor or reseller status if applicable, and adhere to strict electronic submission protocols, including PDF-only attachments without zipping and direct email delivery to the contracting officer. The proposal must include a capability statement demonstrating a clear understanding of the Statement of Work, and awards will be made based on best value, where technical capability serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate and price is evaluated alongside potential added benefits. All contractor personnel with access to Indian children are subject to a favorable background investigation by the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform, with itemized PDF invoices and accompanying progress reports required for payment. The