Classroom Supplies for Tuba City Boarding School
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for Classroom Supplies for the Tuba City Boarding School. This is a Solicitation (RFQ), set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Quotes are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of classroom supplies, detailed as Item 00010, and associated Shipping and Handling (Item 00020). All products must be fully manufactured, available in stock, and ready to ship. Refurbished, grey market, or backordered items are strictly prohibited. Offerors must include lead times for delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed Priced purchase order.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
- Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.
- Delivery Location: Tuba City Boarding School, PO 187, 306 Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045.
- Delivery Date: July 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Ashleigh.cleveland@bie.edu in PDF format. Zipped files are not accepted.
- Quote Format: Non-price quotes must include product specifications/drawings, proof of authorization as a distributor/reseller/partner, and lead times. Pricing quotes must be firm fixed price and all-inclusive.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the lowest price while meeting all specifications and demonstrating capability. Technical capability will be evaluated based on provided information, not just a statement of compliance. Quotes will be compared for best value.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) as defined in DIAR Part 1480.
- NAICS Code: 339940 - Office Supplies.
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees.
Additional Notes
Prospective contractors are advised to thoroughly review sections E (Solicitation Provisions), 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), and 52.212-2 (Evaluation) of the solicitation. Offerors must complete and return the SF-1449 form and the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Payment will be processed via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).