75--PAPER SUPPLIES & MATERIALS FOR SFES

This contract is a firm-fixed-price solicitation issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior for the procurement of paper supplies and materials to be delivered to BIE San Felipe Elementary School in San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico. The solicitation, identified by number 140A2326Q0189, is a 100% set-aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), with NAICS code 322230 and a size standard of 750 employees. Offerors must submit both a technical volume, limited to five pages, detailing capabilities and past performance, and a price volume containing a complete, all-inclusive firm fixed price. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, assessing technical capability—including product quality, delivery schedule, and past performance—alongside price, with no preference given to the lowest bid if a higher-priced offer provides superior value. The contract is governed under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and includes mandatory clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain security, whistleblower protections, labor standards, and restrictions on certain foreign-produced products and services. Delivery is required within 60 days of award, with FOB Destination terms, and products must meet or exceed specified quality standards including acid-free, lignin-free, and SFI-certified materials. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site by authorized government representatives. All submissions must be in PDF format and delivered to the designated Albuquerque office by July 6, 2026, at 1700 Central Time. Contractors must self-certify their status as an ISBEE and provide a Unique Entity ID via the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, with compliance required under FAR and DIAR provisions. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System, and payment is governed by federal procedures without specified funding codes provided in the solicitation. The contract imposes strict marking requirements on shipments, including FOB DESTINATION, DPAS rating, NAICS code, item numbers, and SKU identifiers, though packaging, preservation, and barcoding standards are not detailed beyond the product’s inherent durability features. No CAGE code is required, and the contracting officer is Brandon Walker, with Olivia Wall serving as contract specialist. The award will result in a single purchase order with no option quantities specified. All contractual obligations, including compliance with cybersecurity protections, labor laws, and anti-corruption rules, are enforced through referenced FAR