Sol_140A2326Q0190_Amd_0003.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 140A2326Q0190
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This is Amendment 0003 to a federal solicitation issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office (Bureau of Indian Education) for an educational technology platform. The amendment number is 0003, effective June 30, 2026, and reference number is 140A2326Q0190. The contracting officer is Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek.
The amendment posts a Questions and Answers clarification addressing 23 vendor inquiries regarding the solicitation. Key details from the Q&A include: the contract will reflect Small Business (SB) clauses; BIE prefers an organizational/enterprise licensing model supporting approximately 50 FACE sites with flexible user and site scaling; pricing may vary by site or user count with vendors required to clearly identify pricing tiers and assumptions; the procurement is under FAR Part 13; the existing FACE data environment uses Microsoft 365-based tools (SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, Power BI) with integration rather than replacement intended; vendors must describe security controls, certifications, and hosting environments with DOI/BIE security requirements to be coordinated post-award; Section 508 accessibility compliance is mandatory; Fixed Price with escalation factor is acceptable; AI-assisted functionality is permitted if compliant with Federal, DOI, and BIE requirements for privacy, security, and data protection with clear disclosure of how Government and learner data is used and stored; vendors must meet 99.5% minimum availability with Tier 2 technical support; the Period of Performance is September 14, 2026, to September 13, 2027. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the solicitation deadline or risk rejection of their offer.
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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
7.ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
FACILITY CODE
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15C. DATE SIGNED
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
PAGE
6. ISSUED BY CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)
CODE
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
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PAGESOF
Contractor
The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers to sign this document and return
Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek
See continuation page
Indian Education Acquisition Office 1011 Indian School Rd.
Suite 352A Albuquerque NM 87104
A23
140A2326Q0190
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
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CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
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ITEM NO.
(A)
QUANTITY
(C)
NSN 7540-01-152-8067
140A2326Q0190/0003
The purpose of this modification is to posting a Q&A:
1. 9/01/26
2. Yes, they are, and no. Award will reflect SB clauses.
3. SB and yes, it does.
4. Supply
5. BIE prefers an organizational/enterprise licensing model that supports approximately 50
FACE sites and allows fluctuations in sites and users without requiring individual seat management. Vendors may propose an equivalent scalable model. If pricing varies by site or user count, vendors should clearly identify pricing tiers/bands and associated assumptions.
6. Solicitation Section B, FAR Part 13.
7. Yes, yes, no
8. The latter, by the BIE National Office
9. The FACE data environment currently utilizes
Microsoft 365-based tools, including
SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, and Power BI. The
Government¿s intent is to support secure data exchange and reporting rather than require replacement of the existing FACE data environment. Specific integration requirements, available documentation, and coordination with the FACE Data Team will be addressed during implementation.
10. Vendors should describe applicable security controls, certifications, data protections, and hosting environment. The solicitation does not establish FedRAMP authorization at a specified impact level as an explicit condition of award.
Any DOI/BIE security, privacy, or authorization requirements applicable to implementation will be coordinated following award and must be satisfied before Government data is handled where required.
11. There is no expectation of background check, however the clause is include for future possibilities.
12. The platform and instructional resources must comply with applicable Section 508 accessibility requirements. Vendors should provide available accessibility documentation, such as a VPAT/Accessibility Conformance
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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
ITEM NO.
(A)
QUANTITY
(C)
Report, when available. Accessibility requirements apply to the user experience and instructional content, including appropriate captioning, alternative text, and other accessibility features.
13. FFP with escalation factor is acceptable
14. Need to be signed and returned
15. No
16. AI-assisted functionality is not prohibited, provided it complies with applicable Federal, DOI, and BIE requirements for privacy, security, accessibility, and protection of learner data. Vendors should clearly identify any AI-enabled features and explain how Government or learner data is used, stored, transmitted, retained, and protected.
Government/learner data may not be used to train external AI models without Government authorization.
17. BIE is not requiring a large-scale migration of historical learner instructional records. Initial implementation should support establishment of the platform, user/site configuration, and necessary data exchange. The
FACE Data Team and appropriate Technical
Assistance partners will coordinate with the selected vendor regarding current FACE practices and implementation needs.
18. At contractor¿s location, no travel
19. Contractor bears the cost
20. Available technical information necessary to support approved integration will be provided or coordinated after award. The
Government does not guarantee that a complete existing API specification or data dictionary is currently available. The vendor should provide documented APIs, standard export/import capabilities, and sufficient technical documentation to support data exchange with
FACE systems.
21. The vendor must meet the 99.5% minimum availability requirement and provide Tier 2 technical support sufficient to maintain reliable program operations. Vendors should describe their standard commercial support hours, response/escalation procedures, service levels, and uptime measurement/reporting methodology in their proposal.
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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
ITEM NO.
(A)
QUANTITY
(C)
22. No
23. Correct
Period of Performance: 09/14/2026 to
09/13/2027
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