75--Office/School Supplies, Riverside Indian School
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for Office/School Supplies for the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, OK. This opportunity is a Firm-Fixed Price contract set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 16:00 CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the provision of various office and school supplies, including paper, pencils, pens, and other items detailed in the pricing schedule. Products must be new, fully manufactured, and readily available (not refurbished, grey market, or on backorder). Offerors must provide product specifications and, if applicable, proof of authorized distributor/reseller status. An amendment clarifies that line items 12 through 17 refer to 12-pack units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: February 27, 2026, to March 27, 2026
- Delivery Date: March 27, 2026
- Delivery Location: Riverside Indian School, 101 Riverside Drive, Anadarko, OK 73005
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) under the Buy Indian Act. Offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns.
- NAICS Code: 339940 (Office Supplies (except paper) Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, at 16:00 CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu. The subject line must be "140A2326Q0055, Office/School Supplies, (VENDOR NAME)".
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror. Technical acceptability includes conforming products, capability to meet delivery timelines, proof of in-stock manufactured items, and authorized reseller status (if applicable). Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Offerors must complete and submit the DIAR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form (Attachment 2) to certify ISBEE status.
Key Documents
- Solicitation (140A2326Q0055): Outlines requirements, terms, and conditions.
- Amendment 0001: Clarifies line items 12-17 refer to 12-pack units.
- Attachment 1 (Specifications & Pricing Schedule): Detailed list of required supplies and quantities for pricing.
- Attachment 2 (IEE Representation Form): Required for ISBEE self-certification.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors should review FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation). Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The primary point of contact is Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek (michelle.nahlee@bie.edu).