Office/School Supplies, Riverside Indian School
Overview
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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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), 140A2326Q0055, for Office/School Supplies for the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, OK. This opportunity is a Firm-Fixed Contract and is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of various office and school supplies, including paper, pencils, pens, and other related items. All products must be fully manufactured, readily available (not refurbished, grey market, on backorder, or requiring manufacturing), and meet specified product specifications. Offerors must provide product specifications/drawings/designs and, if applicable, proof of being an authorized distributor/reseller. Lead times for delivery must also be included in the quote.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Contract
- Delivery Location: Riverside Indian School, 101 Riverside Drive, Anadarko, OK 73005
- Period of Performance: February 27, 2026, to March 27, 2026
- Delivery Date: March 27, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7510 (Office Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 339940 (Office Supplies (except paper) Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) as defined by the Buy Indian Act. Only Indian Economic Enterprises that also qualify as small business concerns are eligible to submit offers. Prospective offerors must complete and submit the DIAR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (Attachment 2) as part of their submission, self-certifying their IEE status at the time of offer, award, and throughout the contract term.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received no later than February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail 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/specifications, demonstrated capability to meet delivery timelines, proof of capability to deliver manufactured items in stock, and proof of authorized reseller status (if applicable). Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must utilize Attachment 1 (Specifications & Pricing Schedule.xlsx) to prepare their pricing proposals and complete Attachment 2 (IA - IEE Representation Form.pdf).
Additional Notes
Offerors are advised to review FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation) in their entirety. Payment requests will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The primary point of contact is Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.