R--Family and Child Education (FACE) Program, PreK/Adult Education Services

The Family and Child Education (FACE) Program contract, solicitation 140A2326Q0002, is a firm-fixed-price award issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office for the Department of the Interior. The contract provides comprehensive technical assistance and programmatic support for Prekindergarten and Adult Education services across approximately 55 FACE sites in 14 states. Key responsibilities include developing professional development systems, conducting annual on-site or desk audits, maintaining support logs, and creating standardized resources for the FACE Portal and SharePoint. All work must align with the Bureau of Indian Education's Prekindergarten Standards and the Essentialized Standards System framework, with a strong emphasis on data security and compliance with FERPA and FISMA standards. The period of performance consists of a base year running from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four subsequent option years extending through February 28, 2031. The total estimated contract value is 1,100,000 dollars, with 220,000 dollars allocated annually specifically for travel. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off process where technical capability, transition planning, and past performance are weighted more heavily than pricing. Contractors are required to provide key personnel with advanced degrees and specific expertise in family engagement and literacy, all of whom must pass favorable background investigations. Invoicing is mandated exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform.