R--FACE Program, Family Enrichment

The Indian Education Acquisition Office, part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting firm-fixed-price support professional services for the FACE Program, Family Enrichment. The contractor will provide one-on-one technical assistance, coaching, and professional development to approximately 55 home-based programs across 14 states. These services must align with BIE FACE Quality Performance Benchmarks and the Parents as Teachers model, focusing on culturally responsive family literacy and parent-child engagement. Key deliverables include annual on-site visits or desk audits, the maintenance of support logs, and the delivery of tailored training and professional development. The contract is structured with a base year running from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four subsequent option years extending through February 28, 2031. The estimated total contract value is 800,000, primarily allocated to travel costs of 160,000 per year. Award will be based on a trade-off process where technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than pricing. Due to the nature of the work, all personnel with access to personally identifiable information or contact with Indian children must undergo favorable background screenings by the BIE and the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform.