U--Professional Development Services for RIS

The contract solicits Professional Development Services for RIS under a Firm Fixed Price type, set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a specific requirement that offerors must also qualify as Indian Economic Enterprises as defined in DIAR Part 1480. The procurement is administered by the Indian Education Acquisition Office within the Department of the Interior, with all proposals due electronically by May 12, 2026, to the designated point of contact at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov, complete and submit the SF-1449 form with specific sections filled out including company name, address, CAGE Code, and UEI number, and provide the IA-IEE Representation Form certifying their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. The solicitation mandates full compliance with FAR and DIAR requirements, including certification of equal opportunity, labor standards, anti-trafficking, and ethical conduct, and requires that all submitted documentation be in PDF format without compression. Proposals must include detailed timelines for delivery, all lead times, and confirmation that services are fully manufactured and available, explicitly excluding refurbished, grey market, or backordered items. The performance period is set from August 3, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with delivery required in Albuquerque, New Mexico under FOB Destination terms. Contractors must submit itemized invoices via the U.S. Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP), with a concurrent PDF copy sent to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative. Payment is contingent upon a written progress report confirming work completion and acceptance. Evaluation is based on best value using a pass/fail gate system focused on conformity with specifications, submission of required documentation, demonstrated experience with similar work, and appropriate certifications, with trade-off authority allowing selection of a non-lowest-priced offer if superior benefits are demonstrated. The contract includes mandatory flow-down clauses for subcontractors, such as ethics and whistleblower protections, and may require background investigations for personnel depending on the nature of the work. All correspondence must be directed to the Contracting Officer or designated COR, with actions taken based on unauthorized instructions carried at the contractor’s own risk.