D_F_FY27_1.pdf
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This is a Supplemental Determination and Findings (D&F) document authorizing sole-source procurement authority for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
The BIE has authorized the use of a Class D&F from October 2018 to procure school curriculum materials without competition for BIE-operated schools throughout fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The authorization covers supplies and services necessary to implement approved school curricula in compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), including textbooks, consumable workbooks, testing materials, scoring services, computer-based instructional materials, videotape instructional materials, video compact disc materials, virtual curriculum, assistive technology software and hardware specifically designed for course curriculum, assistive technology curriculum, online educational assessments, and other related supplies and materials. The procurement must also support the Secretary of the Interior's standards, assessments, and accountability systems, as well as Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The BIE estimates over 200 actions valued at more than $6,500,000 may be procured under this authority during FY 2027. The D&F requires that all contract files include a copy of the Class D&F and documentation of School Board approval accepting the Curriculum Committee's findings, along with required Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) documentation for information technology items. The BIE will attempt to maximize competition but reserves the right to sole source when all D&F requirements are met. This supplemental D&F will be reviewed annually thereafter. Questions and comments should be directed to Mr. William Crowder at william.crowder@bie.edu no later than 4:30 P.M. CDT, Tuesday, December 8, 2026. The document was signed by Darren Nutter, Chief of the Contracting Office, on November 9, 2026.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Education
1011 Indian School Rd NW, Suite 352 Albuquerque, NM 87104-2303
CULTURE • KNOWLEDGE • LEADERSHIP
www.bie.edu
Supplemental Determination and Findings (D&F) under
41 U.S.C §3304 (c)1; Public Law 114-95; and 48 C.F.R. § 1.703
Background
The BIE has a recurring need to procure school curriculum material for each school the Bureau supports. To ensure compliance with Public Law 114-95, Every Students Succeeds Acts (ESSA), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), in 2018, put in place a Class Determinations and Findings (D&F) which allowed for the sole sourcing of curriculum-based requirements. ESSA is structured to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps; therefore, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) require the purchase of supplies and services to implement the approved school curriculum as well as the Secretary of the Interior’s definitions of standards, assessments, and accountability system.
Findings
1. BIE finds that Public Law 114-95 and the associated authorities are still active and appropriate for use.
2. BIE has reviewed the underlying Class D&F and determined it is still appropriate for use when the requirements outlined therein are met on a procurement-by-procurement basis.
3. BIE will attempt to maximize competition; however, BIE reserves the right to sole source in accordance with the attached Class D&F when all requirements outlined therein are met.
4. During fiscal year (FY) 2027 from October 1st, 2026, through September 30, 2027. BIE estimates over 200 actions valued at over $6,500,000.00 may be procured under the referenced authority and process.
5. This supplemental D&F will be valid throughout FY27 and will be reviewed annually thereafter.
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Determination
The BIE will utilize the underlying D&F and associated authorities to sole source curriculum-based requirements as appropriate throughout the year. This will be the only public notice that the BIE will post for applicable actions procured under this process, unless otherwise required by law.
All questions and comments should be directed to Mr. William Crowder at william.crowder@bie.edu no later than 4:30 P.M CDT, Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Darren Nutter Date Chief of The Contracting Office School Operations, Bureau of Indian Education
Attachments: Class D&F, dated October 2018
DARREN
NUTTER
Digitally signed by DARREN
NUTTER
Date: 2026.11.09 12:39:39 -06'00'
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