Leah Azure is a government contact at Indian Education Acquisition Office. Leah is associated with 323 contracts. Indian Education Acquisition Office has $20,779,709 in total awards. Activity spans Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists, Educational Support Services, and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing.
Person Profile
Contracting officer information and contact details
The Indian Education Acquisition Office, under the Department of the Interior, has issued an award notice for contract 140A2326Q0260 to provide physical therapy services. This unrestricted, firm fixed price nonpersonal service contract is designated under NAICS code 621340. The services are specifically required for Turtle Mountain Middle School located in Belcourt, North Dakota.
The base period of performance for this contract runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The scope of work includes a price schedule based on 45 hours of service. Administrative inquiries regarding this requirement are managed by the primary point of contact, Leah Azure, based out of the Albuquerque, New Mexico office.
Department Of The InteriorNM,
USA
NAICS
621340
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
The Mobile Interactive Playground contract is issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior, with solicitation number 140A2326Q0236 posted on August 5, 2026, and responses due by August 13, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and falls under NAICS code 339920, indicating it involves other miscellaneous manufacturing. The project is to be performed at Turtle Mountain Elementary School located at 1209 Gilbert Gordon Street in Belcourt, North Dakota, and the primary point of contact is Leah Azure, reachable via email at leahr.azure@bie.edu or phone at 505-803-4256. The contract is a combined solicitation, meaning it may include both a request for proposal and an invitation for bid, and is managed from the agency’s office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with no specific performance location details beyond the school address provided. Interested parties must submit responses through the SAM.gov portal linked in the documentation.
Solicitation 140A2326Q0245 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education. The contract seeks a provider for substitute teachers to provide temporary teaching support and coverage at the Cheyenne Eagle Butte School campus in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, covering the Elementary, Junior High, E.A.G.L.E. Center, and High School. The requirement is estimated at 10,000 hours per year, based on approximately 7.5 temporary staff per instructional day across 165 days. The contract structure consists of a base year starting October 19, 2026, with four subsequent option years, for a total potential duration of five years.
The procurement is unrestricted and will be awarded based on best value, evaluating price, contractor capability, experience, and the ability to supply qualified key personnel. All substitute teachers must be United States citizens, pass a security clearance process before reporting onsite, and possess the necessary skills to perform the work. The contractor is required to maintain liability insurance and strictly adhere to PII and PHI data protection regulations. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Internet Payment Platform System with payment terms set at Net 15.
The Department of the Interior's Indian Education Acquisition Office is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for a Data Coordinator to support Turtle Mountain Middle School in Belcourt, North Dakota. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Indian Economic Enterprise concerns under NAICS 611710. The primary objective is to organize, synthesize, and present academic and social-emotional data within the MTSS framework for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The period of performance is generally scheduled from September 7, 2026, through September 6, 2027.
The contractor is responsible for developing a comprehensive data infrastructure, facilitating two weekly meetings, and providing three all-staff trainings. Key deliverables include ten monthly reports with actionable insights, data reports for school boards and Cognia, and the integration of tools such as Fastbridge and NDA+ while maintaining strict FERPA, HIPAA, and Privacy Act compliance. The Data Coordinator is designated as key personnel, and the contractor is prohibited from making substitutions during the first 120 days of the contract without government approval.
Award will be based on best value, evaluating the offeror's capability to deploy qualified staff, relevant experience in similar services, the qualifications of key personnel, and price reasonableness. All-inclusive pricing must account for a 3% TERO fee and applicable TERO licensing costs. Invoices are to be submitted at least quarterly via the Internet Payment Platform System, with payments processed 15 days in arrears following inspection and acceptance. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a valid Indian Economic Enterprise representation to be considered.
Department Of The InteriorNM,
USA
NAICS
611110
Elementary and Secondary Schools
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation for physical therapy services at Ojibwa Indian School in Belcourt, North Dakota, issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior. It is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside under NAICS code 621340, requiring bidders to be certified as Indian-owned businesses with at least 51% of contract earnings going to Indians or Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a UEI, CAGE code, and Tax ID, and submit the IA Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form along with a Subcontracting Limitations Certification. The base year runs from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods through May 31, 2031, contingent on funding, performance, and continued need. The contractor is required to provide 640 hours of on-site physical therapy services annually, including screenings, evaluations, development and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), progress reporting, staff and parent training, and the provision of all necessary equipment and supplies. Key personnel must be U.S. citizens, pass a federal security clearance before beginning work, and comply with strict protocols for handling Personally Identifiable Information and Personal Health Information, with no use of personal devices or servers for data storage. Substitutions of key personnel require written approval from the Contracting Officer and detailed justification. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform and include a full itemized breakdown with taxpayer identification, contract number, and shipping details, while explicitly excluding PII and PHI. The contractor is responsible for all costs including TERO fees, taxes, shipping, and labor—no additional reimbursements are permitted. Evaluation will be based on experience, capability, key personnel qualifications, and price reasonableness under a trade-off approach, with award made without negotiations. All proposals must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time to the designated email, with full compliance with FAR clauses including restrictions on gratuities, whistleblower protections, subcontracting limitations (capping non-similarly situated subcontractor payments at 50%), and prohibitions on confidentiality agreements that restrict employee disclosures.
Department Of The InteriorNM,
USA
NAICS
621340
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
Solicitation 140A2326Q0207 is a firm fixed price request for quotation issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office for the procurement of 12 front-mounted bus grill guards. The requirement consists of 10 guards for dog-nosed style buses and 2 guards for flat-nosed style buses, specifically designed for 2024 Blue Bird Vision buses. The equipment must be commercially off-the-shelf, made of non-corrosive high-quality aluminum, and supportable by certified technicians within the United States. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Bureau of Indian Education at Pine Ridge School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, with a preferred delivery date on or before August 31, 2026.
The contract is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336390. Award selection is based on best value rather than price alone, with evaluation factors including equipment specifications and design compatibility, delivery lead time, price reasonableness, and a minimum 5-year warranty on materials, craftsmanship, and grip latches. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE codes and submit all-inclusive pricing. Invoicing is processed electronically via the Internet Payment Platform System, with payment issued within 15 days following delivery, inspection, and acceptance.
Solicitation 140A2326Q0225 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, to provide a State of South Dakota and Nationally Certified Speech-Language Therapist. The contractor will provide long-term services for approximately 32 students at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The scope of work includes conducting comprehensive evaluations, creating Individual Education Plans, and providing consistent individual therapy in accordance with state and federal timelines. Services are required on-site three days per week, eight hours per day, for forty-four weeks during the active school year, which runs from mid-August through the end of June.
This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 621340. The contract structure consists of a base year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with four optional extension years, not to exceed a total duration of five years. Award will be based on the most advantageous quote, evaluating price, capability, key personnel qualifications, and a minimum of one year of successful experience in similar services. Key requirements include mandatory security clearances for personnel, strict adherence to PII and PHI data protection regulations, and the maintenance of professional liability insurance. Invoices are to be submitted at least quarterly via the Internet Payment Platform System with net 15 accelerated payment terms.
Department Of The InteriorNM,
USA
NAICS
621340
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
This solicitation, identified by number 140A2326Q0251, is issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior for the procurement of a vehicle lift. The delivery location for this equipment is the Pine Ridge School located at 101 Thorpe Loop in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This is a combined set-aside contract specifically designated for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), falling under NAICS code 336390.
The procurement process is managed through the Albuquerque-based office, with a posting date of August 20, 2026, and a strict response deadline of August 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the primary point of contact, Leah Azure, via the provided contact information. All interested vendors must ensure their submissions are completed within the specified five-day window to be considered for this opportunity.
Solicitation 140A2326Q0258 is a combined, firm-fixed-price contract issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior for the procurement of 36 cafeteria tables. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise concerns under NAICS code 337127. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Leah Azure, based out of the office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The contract requires the delivery of the tables to Pine Ridge School in South Dakota by September 30, 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their offers by August 25, 2026, at 10:00 MD. The solicitation was officially posted on September 10, 2026, following the initial request for quotation issued on August 18, 2026.
The Bureau of Indian Education Pine Ridge School intends to award a sole source contract to Black Hills Special Service for professional development, instructional coaching, and school improvement support services for PreK-12 teachers and staff. Scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year from September 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the contract is estimated at 60,900 dollars. The services will include both on-site and virtual training focused on improving reading, math, graduation rates, and attendance through Danielson-aligned coaching and Lakota cultural perspectives.
The decision to utilize a sole source procurement is based on the vendor's historical knowledge of school data and programs, which the agency deems critical to avoiding learning loss and maintaining teacher progress. The government has determined that switching contractors would jeopardize current instructional momentum and that increased competition would not result in substantial cost reductions. This notice serves as a formal intent to award and is not a request for quotes or proposals.
