PAPER SUPPLIES & MATERIALS FOR SFES

This solicitation, issued under the number 140A2326Q0189 by the Indian Education Acquisition Office within the Department of the Interior, is a Firm Fixed Price purchase order set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) contractors, as defined under the Buy Indian Act and DIAR 1452.280-4. The requirement is for paper supplies and materials intended for delivery to San Felipe Elementary School in San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico, with delivery mandated within 60 days of order receipt under FOB Destination terms. Offerors must comply with detailed product specifications outlined in Attachment 1, which includes brand-name or equal items, and demonstrate technical capability through a narrative submission limited to five pages addressing product suitability, delivery schedules, and quality assurance processes. The evaluation will focus on technical compliance, delivery feasibility, and past performance, with award based on best value rather than lowest price, allowing for trade-offs between cost and non-price factors. All offerors must hold a Unique Entity ID, certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise using the required representation form, and meet the size standard of 750 employees under NAICS code 322230, while also identifying any additional socioeconomic status including WOSB, SDVOSB, or 8(a) if applicable. The contract incorporates a broad range of FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor compliance, and contractor ethics, including prohibitions against Kaspersky and ByteDance products, restrictions under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, and requirements for wage compliance, paid sick leave, and employment eligibility verification via E-Verify. Contractors must adhere to ethical codes, whistleblower protections, and anti-retaliation provisions, and are prohibited from using internal confidentiality agreements that hinder reporting to the government. Invoicing is exclusively through the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform, with no allowance for WAWF or other systems. All proposals must be submitted in PDF format to the designated Albuquerque office by the deadline of July 6, 2026, at 5 PM Central Daylight Time, and must include separate technical and price volumes meeting strict formatting requirements. Contract administration is managed by the contracting officer and specialist at the Bureau of Indian Education, with the contracting officer representative and technical representative to be appointed post-award. The absence of specific pricing data in the solicitation means the contract value remains undetermined until offerors submit their bids, and no packaging, marking, or preservation standards beyond product