7B--MICROSOFT 365 LICENSE RENEWAL UPGRADE

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140A2326Q0080 modifies the following:

• NAICS Codes: Corrects and changes the identified NAICS codes within the solicitation. The two previously identified NAICS codes have been corrected to a single code: 513210.

• The amendment specifically addresses the correction of NAICS codes.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated by this amendment. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect the corrected NAICS code.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a supplement to the "DIAR 1452.280-2 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise set-aside" clause, providing specific requirements for offerors responding to Solicitation # 140A2326Q0080. It outlines mandatory submissions and assurances related to subcontracting limitations and key personnel.

• **Required Submissions (c):
  • (1) Subcontracting Limitations:
    • Offerors must describe the percentage of work/costs to be performed by the offeror over the contract term.
    • Options include: no subcontracting, subcontracting to a responsible Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE), or subcontracting to a non-IEE firm (with specific percentage breakdowns required).
    • Note: 48 CFR 1452.280–3 restricts IEEs from subcontracting more than 50% of supplies/services to non-IEE firms (higher limits for construction).
  • (2) Key Personnel Qualifications:
    • Offerors must list the qualifications of key personnel assigned to the contract, unless the Contracting Officer (CO) has determined Key Personnel is not required.
    • If Key Personnel is not required, "N/A" should be indicated.
• **Required Assurance (d):
  • Offerors must provide written assurance that they are and will remain in compliance with the clause requirements.
  • This assurance is needed before contract award and upon successful completion, before acceptance of work/product.

Failure to provide the information required in paragraphs (c) and (d) may result in the offer being deemed non-responsive and rejected. Bidders must carefully review and complete these sections to ensure their offer is compliant and considered for award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: Solicitation 140A2326Q0080
• Project Title: MicroSoft 365, HINU
• IEE Requirements: Offerors must meet IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term.
• Offeror Representation Section: Requires information on:
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
  • Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
  • Legal Business Name
  • Certifying Signature
  • Unique Entity ID (UEI)
  • Printed Name

This form is crucial for any bidder seeking to be considered for awards set aside under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. The form also warns that false or misleading information is a violation of law and subject to penalties.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To renew Microsoft 365 licenses for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) to provide students, staff, and faculty with access to M365 applications, business productivity tools, enterprise mobility, and domain security services, supporting academic success and communication.

• Upgrade existing Microsoft 365 A3 licenses to Microsoft 365 A5 licenses.

• Procure 300 licenses of Microsoft 365 A5 for Faculty (12-month term).

• Procure 3000 licenses of Microsoft 365 A5 for Student Use Benefit (12-month term).

• Verify successful renewal and application of licenses to ensure no service disruption.

• Provide requested technical assistance for any post-renewal issues.

• Ensure successful renewal and application of licenses.

• Provide timely technical assistance as needed.

• Period of Performance: February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Virtual environment at Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Ave., Lawrence, KS.

• Licenses are strictly for use within Microsoft's Haskell tenant.

• The upgrade is from the educational Microsoft 365 A3 to the A5 license subscription.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Request for Quote (RFQ), for Microsoft 365 licensing. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• Microsoft 365 licensing and upgrade from A3 to A5 for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) students, staff, and faculty.

• All work to be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.

• Period of Performance (PoP): April 2, 2026, to April 1, 2027.

• Quote Due Date: March 24, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight time.

• Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to jeff.morris@bie.edu.

• Evaluation Factors: Microsoft Licensing (proof of reseller status), Past Performance, ISBEE compliance (Attachments 2 and 3), and Price (reasonableness).

• Best Value Trade-Offs will be considered.

• This solicitation is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).

• Offerors must complete DIAR Provision 1452.280-4.

• NAICS Code: 423430 – Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers.

• Small Business Size Standard: 250 Employees.

• Place of Performance: Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU), Lawrence, Kansas.

• Points of Contact: Jeff W. Morris (Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist).