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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED.

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

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BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

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BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

DATED.

OFFER

ADDENDA

ADDENDA

140A2326Q0159

See Schedule See Schedule

Indian Education Acquisition Office 1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A Albuquerque NM 87104

08/18/2026 1000 MD

0044050273

Felicia Aspaas

(480) 252-0702

A23

A23

611710

$24

08/05/2026

ADMINISTERED BY:

Indian Education Acquisition Office

1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A

Albuquerque NM 87104 US

The Contractor shall provide Science

Continued...

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

Assessments and associated services for the

Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), located in

Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Contractor is to follow and submit quote in accordance to Section E Solicitation Provisions to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

Commercial Items. See attached pages for additional information, terms and conditions.

00010 Base: Science Assessment, CAO

00020 Base: Science Travel, CAO

00030 Base: **Optional Test Item Customization, CA

00040 Base: **Optional Interim Assessment, CAO

00110 OY1: Science Assessment, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date

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)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

00120 OY1: Science Travel, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00130 OY1: **Optional Test Item Customization, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00140 OY1: **Optional Interim Assessment, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00210 OY2 Science Assessments, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date

00220 OY2: Science Travel, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00230 OY2: **Optional Test Item Customization, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00240 OY2: **Optional Interim Assessment, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00310 OY3 Science Assessments, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date

00320 OY3: Science Travel, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00330 OY3: **Optional Test Item Customization, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00340 OY3: **Optional Interim Assessment, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00410 OY4 Science Assessments, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date

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)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

00420 OY4: Science Travel, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00430 OY4: **Optional Test Item Customization, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

00440 OY4: **Optional Interim Assessment, CAO

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 0

Solicitation No.

Project Title Science Assessments, CAO Page 5 of 25

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

NAICS: 611710 Educational Support Service SB Size Standard: $24.0 M Place of Performance: Bureau of Indian Education Set Aside: Unrestricted FAC Number: 2026-01

NOTE: Prospective contractors please see section E and review 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and Evaluation – Comparative Evaluation in their entirety prior to submitting your quote.

1. CONTRACT TYPE

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions anticipates awarding a single “Firm Fixed Price” with cost reimbursable Travel CLIN type purchase order as a result of this opportunity.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

Base of 1 year, with four 1-year options.

Contract performance shall be for a base year and four (4) one (1) year option for renewal commencing from date of the award of the contract. Option year renewals shall be by a written modification to the contract and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Option renewals will be on the basis of the existing requirement of the Government, performance of satisfactory service provided during the base year, and contingent upon availability of funds for the appropriate fiscal year.

3. PRICING SUMMARY

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(k) Taxes, the contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

The service rate identified is an all-inclusive service fee. All-inclusive is defined as all costs/expenses to include but is not limited to labor, service, supplies, materials, Federal/Local/State tax, travel, and all other fees necessary to complete the work.

Travel CLINs are Cost Reimbursable line items and exercise upon approval. Rate is in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

-Virtual Rate; provide a quote/rate as an All-inclusive training in accordance to the FTR.

-Onsite Rate; quote will be requested upon approval with additional travel details.

Below pricing schedule will be completed based on completed Excel Pricing Schedule.

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4. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Contracting Officer (CO) Contract Specialist (CS) Felicia Aspaas U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Division of Acquisitions 1011 Indian School Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (480) 252-0702 Email: Felicia.aspaas@bie.edu

Felicia Aspaas U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Division of Acquisitions 1011 Indian School Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (480) 252-0702 Email: Felicia.Aspaas@bie.edu

Contracting Officer Representative

(COR)

Contractor Point of Contact

To be added after award Michelle Burnette 928-338-4593 x1255 Michelle.Burnette@bie.edu

Name Phone Email Etc

5. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts.

At a minimum a proper invoice shall include:

- Name and address of the Contractor;

- Invoice date and number;

- BIE Contract number:

- Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered.

- Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading.

- Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

- Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

- Name, title, e-mail and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

- Taxpayer Identification Number.

Additional Invoice Requirements:

NO. Description Total

10 Base Year: Science Assessment Service, CAO $ 20 OY1 Science Assessment Service, CAO $ 30 OY2 Science Assessment Service, CAO $

40 OY3 Science Assessment Service, CAO $ 50 OY4 Science Assessment Service, CAO $ Total: $ mailto:Michelle.Burnette@bie.edu https://www.ipp.gov/

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a. The Contractor shall attach an itemized invoice to each IPP payment request.

b. Do NOT attach progress reports to the IPP payment request. Written Progress Reports which validate the specific work performed shall be submitted directly to the designated school representative.

c. Invoices shall NOT contain Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII includes specific information such as but is not limited to student names, dates of birth, etc.

d. Improper invoice may result in an invoice rejection. The Contractor shall promptly correct invoices upon notice.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. If the company SAM registration Point of Contact information is not current or correct, the designated company representative may not receive the email notice. Contractor assistance with enrollment or technical support can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone

(866) 973-3131.

6. CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL:

(a) The Contractor agrees to assign those persons who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the purchase order as key personnel. No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with this clause.

(b) All key personnel assigned to work under this contract shall be United States citizens.

(c) Indian Preference (IP) recruitment and hiring practices apply. Indian is defined as a Native American / Alaska Native individual who is enrolled in a federally recognized Native American Indian tribe of the United States, or eligible direct descendant of an enrolled tribal member. The Contractor shall make every effort to locate and hire qualified and reliable IP applicants, when able. IP includes all subcontracting arrangements, when possible and reasonable.

(d) Key personnel shall possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work being requested. This includes physical requirements such as but not limited to prolonged walking, standing, sitting, running, working outside under various weather conditions and time frames.

(e) Key personnel shall have completed and passed the security clearance process prior to commencement of work. The contractor shall not assign any staff to report onsite for work until clearance has been granted. Contractor shall be found in breach of contract which shall be grounds contract termination if unauthorized staff are found onsite without approved security clearances.

(f) Key personnel considered essential (“key personnel”) to the work performed under this contract shall be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the Government and will be specified in the purchase order. During the first 120 calendar days of the contract, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel from the evaluation package unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. Prior to removing, replacing, or diverting any of the specified individuals, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and provide the information required below:

(1) All proposed substitutions shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least 15 calendar days in advance of the proposed effective date (unless substitution is necessitated by sudden illness, death, or termination of employment in which case notice shall be within five (5) calendar days of the effective date) and must provide the information as stated herein.

(2) All requests for substitutions shall be in writing unless otherwise agreed to by the CO and shall include a complete resume for the proposed substitute and any other information required by the CO to permit effective evaluation of the proposed substitutions’ qualifications.

(3) Requests for substitution of “key personnel” above must also provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating it and sufficient information for the CO to evaluate the impact of the substitution on purchase order performance.

The following individuals are considered to be essential to the work being performed under this purchase order:

NAME POSITION

mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

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[To be submitted as part of the quote and filled in upon award]

7. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

Each contract employee shall identify themselves as a Contractor under this contract both orally and in writing. All Contractor emails (to include the emails from the Government account) and all other written correspondences, shall state the following in their signature line:

• The name of the company that they are employed by.

• Clearly identify themselves as a contract employee by stating “Government Contractor.”

• The above identification requirement also applies to the following:

• Voicemails

• Placards

• Office Name Plates

• Any material produced under this contract, if a name of a Contractor is provided within. Under no circumstance shall the Contractor state or imply that they are acting on behalf of the Government.

8. TIME FRAMES AND DELIVERABLES

Background investigations are required in connection with this project. The documentation required to initiate any background investigations required shall be completed and submitted to the BIE within 10 days of the contract award. The Government may take up to 40 days to adjudicate background investigations. This 40-day timeframe has been included in calculations of the period of performance. The Government will grant one day of time extension to the period of performance for each day of delay in adjudication of the background investigation beyond the anticipated 40 days ONLY for investigations where documentation was submitted within 10 days of contract award. For all documentation submitted after the 10-day window, regardless of reason for late submission, the contractor will be solely responsible for all delays related to background investigations. For example, contractor personnel whose background investigations are negatively adjudicated may require the contractor to submit documentation for replacement personnel or routine personnel changes that occur during contract execution may require additional background investigations. It is solely the contractor’s responsibility to submit documentation for background investigations in a time frame that allows for completion within the contract period of performance.

9. SECURITY & INVESTIGATION

Security (information technology, systems, and facility) requirements are enforced. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall remain in compliance with federal policy, regulations, procedures, and laws.

Information Security:

The contractor and all subcontractors shall ensure at all times the safety and protection of personal identifiable information (PII) by using secure networks, VPN portals, and equipment which is security protected. The contractor shall not save any records which contain PII on personal equipment or servers. All records shall be properly archived and disposed of in accordance with federal records management policy and regulation. The Contractor shall be willing to complete all required training provided by the Government such as but not limited to: Annual Information Technology security training.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

All information obtained as a result of the resultant contract shall be regarded as sensitive information by the Contractor and not to be disclosed to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

11. PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

12. POLICIES AND GUIDANCE

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All work performed by the Contractor must adhere to the policies and guidance in the following manuals, see attachments.

The Government reserves the right to add to, change and or remove any of the policies listed.

13. SAFETY & HEALTH

The Contractor shall comply with all installation safety regulations when on site. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal. Copies of policy, procedure, and regulations are on file in the activity safety office or may be obtained through the COR.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Contractor shall be responsible for providing their personnel with adequate training for all potential hazards that their personnel may encounter while performing services in a school setting to ensure safety. Contractor personnel shall utilize PPE as appropriate in a school setting and as required by policy, OSHA, and other regulating bodies. The Contractor shall ensure that assigned staff have been trained on proper use of PPE to ensure that staff know when it is necessary; what kind is necessary; how to properly put it on, adjust, and take it off; limitations of equipment; proper care, maintenance, useful life, and safe disposal of equipment.

Immunizations: Contractors shall be current and willing to provide evidence of the following immunizations.

• MMR Immunization (measles, mumps, and rubella)

- Individuals born on or after 1957 can be considered immune and shall provide documentation of physician-diagnosed measles, laboratory evidence of measles immunity, or adequate immunization with two doses of live measles vaccine on or after their first birthday.

- Individuals born prior to 1957 need not be considered susceptible; measles vaccine or proof of immunity is therefore not required.

• Tdap-Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis or, current Td booster.

• Polio

• Annual TB (tuberculosis) test results as negative

Illness: At no time shall a Contractor enter school property when sick and/or experiencing symptoms of infectious disease or illness such as nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, coughing, etc. Please consult with the Contracting Officer Representative to discuss symptoms, as necessary.

14. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY / EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is responsible for possessing all equipment and supplies necessary to complete the work.

The Government will provide an identification badge to any on-site visitor. Contractor shall ensure its employees comply with security policies regarding the identification badges. The employee shall surrender identification badges to the security officer at the end of contract or on-site visit. The Contractor shall possess and provide a valid and current photo ID issued by the state DMV, upon request.

The Government shall not be liable for theft, damage to, and/or loss of contractor personal items, property, or equipment.

15. USE OF GOVERNMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM

All personnel accessing the Government computer systems can expect their computer activities to be monitored. There should be no reasonable expectation of privacy in the use of any Department of the Interior system. The following notice is posted and provided to each individual upon entry into the IA computer system:

“THIS IS A NOTICE OF MONITORING OF DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This system and all related equipment may be used only for official US Government business and limited personal use authorized in the Department of the Interior Policy on Limited Personal Use of Government Office Equipment.

Notwithstanding this or any other policy guidance, this system may not be connected to the Internet, in any way, unless authorized by the Office of the Secretary. Unauthorized use of this computer system will subject you to disciplinary action or other penalties. Use of this system constitutes consent to monitoring for this purpose.”

Property Rights – IA will own the intellectual property rights to any software developed on its behalf and will retain the right to use, modify, reproduce, perform, display, release, or disclose the data in whole or in part for any purpose, or to

Science Assessments, CAO Page 10 of 25 have or authorize others to do so. Generally, FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014), and its alternates will be used in the contract. However, deviation from this policy may be necessary as circumstances warrant.

IA data may not be removed from premises without COR written authorization.

The Contractor shall not be allowed to keep any IA Trust Data or copies of Trust Data, reports (draft or final copies). At the time of completion of the project, the Contractor will return electronic and hard copy data and documents which the Contractor created under this Service Contract.

16. DISSEMINATION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The Contractor must not publish, permit to be published, or distribute for public consumption, any information, oral or written, concerning the results or conclusions made pursuant to the performance of this contract, without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. Any material proposed to be published or distributed must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

17. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTOR RETURN OF ALL DOI-OWNED AND LEASED

COMPUTING AND INFORMATION STORAGE EQUIPMENT

(a) Within sixty (60) days after the end of the contract performance period or after the contract is suspended or terminated by DOI or by the Contractor for any reason; or within a time period approved by DOI, the Contractor must return all DOI-owned and leased computing and information storage equipment.

(b) Within seventy-five (75) days after the end of the contract performance period or after the contract is suspended or terminated by DOI or the Contractor for any reason, the Contractor must provide DOI with Certification of Verified Return of all DOI-Owned and Leased Computing and Information Storage Equipment. This certification must be provided by a third-party firm approved by DOI in advance. All costs and resource allocations required for this third-party service must be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

18. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Information made available to the Contractor by the Government for the performance or administration of this effort shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the written agreement of the Contracting Officer

If the Contractor is uncertain about the availability or proposed use of information provided for the performance or administration, the Contractor shall consult with the COR regarding use of that information for other purposes.

The Contractor agrees to assume responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of Government records, which are not public information. Each offeror or employee of the Contractor to whom information may be made available or disclosed shall be notified in writing by the Contractor that such information may be disclosed only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein. The Contractor assumes responsibility for maintaining knowledge of and compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures regarding data confidentiality and privacy, such as the Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act.

All Contractor employees shall sign and submit a copy of the Non-Disclosure Agreement. The Non-Disclosure agreement that will be required to be signed will be provided after award.

The details of any security safeguards that the Contractor may design or develop under this contract are the property of the Government and shall not be published or disclosed in any manner without the Contracting Officer’s written consent.

Likewise, the details of any security safeguards that may be revealed to the Contractor by the Government in the course of performances under this contract shall not be published or disclosed in any manner without the Contracting Officer’s written consent. Any information made available in any format shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. Information contained in such materials shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of this contract. Disclosure to anyone other than an authorized officer or employee of the Contractor shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer.

Any information with personal identifiers shall be accounted for upon receipt and properly stored before, during and after processing. In addition, all related output shall be given the same level of protection as required for source materials.

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The Contractor shall be held liable for any and all damages resulting from any inappropriate disclosure of information/data by its employees or via any system used by the Contractor. Should the Contractor become aware of the need for additional safeguards, the Contractor must immediately notify the COR.

19. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES AND INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Pursuant to FAR 37.1, no personal services shall be performed under this PWS. All work requirements shall flow only from the COR to the Contractor Program Manager. No Contractor employee will be directly supervised by the Government. All individual employee assignments, and daily work direction, shall be given by the applicable Contractor supervisor. If the Contractor believes any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal services relationship between the Government and any Contractor employee, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of this communication or action.

Pursuant to FAR 7.5, the Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental actions under this PWS. No Contractor employee shall hold him or herself out to be a Government employee, agent, or representative. No Contractor employee shall state orally or in writing at any time that he or she is acting on behalf of the Government. In all communications with third parties in connection with this PWS, Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor employees and specify the name of the company for which they work. In all communications with other Government Contractors in connection with this PWS, the Contractor employee shall state that they have no authority to in any way change this PWS and that if the other Contractor believes this communication to be a direction to change their contract, they should notify the Contracting Officer for that contract and not carry out the direction until a clarification has been issued by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall insure that all of its employees working on this PWS are informed of the substance of this article.

Nothing in this article shall limit the Government’s rights in any way under the other provisions of this PWS, including those related to the Government’s right to inspect and accept the services to be performed under this PWS. The substance of this article shall be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

20. Personal Conflicts of Interest and Procurement Integrity The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel assigned to the contract sign permanent nondisclosure agreements and procurement integrity certifications as required by the Contracting Officer. All personnel assigned any resulting task(s) shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any potential conflicts of interest that may be perceived through their performance on the resulting task(s). The Contracting Officer will determine if the particular individual or group of individuals will be excluded from any task(s). In the event such a determination is made, the Contracting Officer will provide immediate oral notification (followed by written notification within five calendar days thereafter) of the individuals and the situation that precludes their performance under the resulting task(s). The Contractor shall immediately (within five calendar days after receipt of oral notification) remove the individual(s) from the task(s) and identify their replacement. Potential organization conflicts of interest issues shall be carefully scrutinized and dealt with in accordance with FAR 9.5 “Organizational and Consultant conflicts of Interest”.

21. FOOD, LODGING, EXPENSES

The Contractor shall be responsible for its own food, lodging, and other personal expenses.

22. RIGHTS TO DATA

(a) Any Government information made available or to which access is provided and which is marked or should be marked "For Official Use Only" or “FOUO” shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract. Disclosure to anyone other than an officer or employees of the Contractor or Subcontractor at any tier shall require prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Requests to make such disclosure should be addressed to the Contracting Officer.

(b) Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this solicitation may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary information, or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM or the Government) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed to be releasable.

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(c) Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government must be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and must not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

(d) In performance of this contract, the Contractor assumes responsibility for protection of the confidentiality of Government records and must ensure that all work performed by its subcontractors shall be under the supervision of the Contractor or the Contractor's responsible employees.

(e) Each officer or employee of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors to whom any Government record may be made available or disclosed must be notified in writing by the Contractor that information disclosed to such officer or employee can be used only for a purpose and to the extent authorized herein, and that further disclosure of any such information, by any means, for a purpose or to an extent unauthorized herein, may subject the offender to criminal sanctions imposed by 19 U.S.C. 641. That section provides, in pertinent part, that whoever knowingly converts to their use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys, or disposes of any record of the United States or whoever receives the same with intent to convert it to their use or gain, knowing it to have been converted, shall be guilty of a crime punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisoned up to ten years, or both.

24. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

The contract closeout process shall begin as soon as possible after the contract is physically completed.

This means that the contractor has delivered the required supplies/services and the Government has inspected and accepted them. At the outset of this process, the Contractor and Government shall review the contract funds status of any excess funds the Government might de-obligate.

Partial Closeout: Upon expiration of a contract line-item number (CLIN) the Contractor and Government shall perform partial closeout to de-obligate excess funds, as applicable. The Government will execute a bilateral modification and present it to the Contractor for signature. The Contractor shall review and process the modification in a timely manner.

In the event of a discrepancy, the Contractor shall promptly notify and work with the Government to quickly resolve the discrepancy to allow for closeout.

Final Closeout: Upon expiration of the contract, base year and each exercised option, the Contractor and Government shall commence with final contract closeout. The Government will execute a bilateral modification to de-obligate excess funds and present to the Contractor for signature. The Contractor shall review and process the modification in a timely manner. In the event of a discrepancy, the Contractor shall promptly notify and work with the Government to quickly resolve the discrepancy to allow for closeout.

CPARS: This contract is subject to Contractor performance assessment reporting. The Contractor shall ensure that full cooperation is being provided to allow for timely completion if past performance evaluations.

Payment and Claims: To allow for closeout, the Contractor shall submit all invoices and claims in a timely manner during contract performance as well as submit a final invoice upon completion of the base year and each exercised option year. The Contractor shall actively monitor invoices or claims submitted to the Government to ensure all payments due were received.

25. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE

Monitoring of Contractor’s performance shall be demonstrated through administrative and physical reviews.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be responsible for verifying contract compliance and shall designate appropriate personnel to monitor services. The role of program and technical personnel in monitoring the contract is to assist and advise the Contracting Officer, and act as the COR when so designated by the Contracting Officer.

COR duties include the following activities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor and the Contracting Officer.

• Ensure consistency among multiple CORs under a single contract when providing guidance to the contractor and evaluating the contractor’s performance.

• Maintain a complete working file for the assigned contractual instrument.

• Monitor and evaluate the contractor’s performance and make timely reports of your findings to the Contracting Officer.

• Complete interim and final evaluations of the contractor’s performance through CPARS.

• Provide the Contracting Officer with copies of all written correspondence (including electronic communications) with the contractor.

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• Inform the Contracting Officer of substantive oral communications (e.g., telephone conversations) with the contractor and provide notes and/or summaries of them as requested.

• Inspect and evaluate products (including reports and drafts) and services delivered by the contractor, and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding their acceptability.

• Review and approve/reject contractor’s invoices.

• Monitor the contractor’s use of key personnel and notify the Contracting Officer of any changes in key personnel proposed by the contractor.

• Review the qualifications of proposed subcontractors and the appropriateness of subcontracting work and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer regarding consent to the placement of subcontracts.

• Provide the contractor with, monitor the use of, and report on Government-furnished property.

• Provide technical guidance to the contractor.

• Promptly notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any:

o Actual or potential contractor performance problems.

o Action or inaction by BIE personnel that may affect the contractor’s ability to perform; and o Inappropriate action on the part of BIE personnel with regard to the contract (e.g., any action that creates a conflict of interest on the part of the contractor or causes the contractor to perform inherently governmental functions). The COR should concurrently notify the program office of any such action.

• As requested by the Contracting Officer, provide him/her with technical assistance on contract-related matters (e.g., disputes, settlements, litigation, patent and copyright issues, final payment during closeout, etc.).

• Provide timely reports on contractor performance to the Contracting Officer and other interested parties; and

• Ensure proper distribution of final products and other information resulting from the contract.

• Initiate and complete interim and final past performance evaluations in CPARS.

The COR is not authorized to take any action that requires a Contracting Officer’s warrant, including:

• Changing any of the contract terms and conditions.

• Directing the contractor to perform work or make deliveries not specifically required under the contract.

• Waiving or relaxing, in any way, the Government’s rights with regard to the Contractor’s compliance with the specifications, price, delivery or any other terms or conditions of the contract; and

• Making any commitments or approving any actions that would create any financial obligation on the part of the Government.

Applicable changes will require a modification to this contract prior to a change occurring.

26. CULTURAL BACKGROUND:

Some of the schools receiving services under this contract may speak a native language and/or reside on a Native American Indian Reservation. The Contractor is expected to demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language difference.

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

FAR: FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOVor www.acquisition.gov.

DIAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE Title Date 52.203-6 with Alt I

Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Jun 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov-2023 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_203_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_203_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-3#FAR_3_503_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-3#FAR_3_906

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52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan-2017 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (DEVIATION) Mar-2026 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION) Mar-2026 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEVIATION)

May-2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions – Commercial Items (DEVIATION) Mar-2026 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(DEVIATION)

Jan-2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEVIATION)

May 2026

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (DEVIATION) May-2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (DEVIATION) May-2026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION) May-26 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION) May 2026 52.224-3 Privacy Training Jan-2017 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(DEVIATION)

Mar-2026

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General May-2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management Oct-2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar-2023 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct-2004 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION) Mar-2026 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (DEVIATION) Mar-2026

Clauses Incorporated by full text

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days prior to expiration of the contract.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.

(End of clause)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-3#FAR_3_909_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-4#FAR_4_208 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-9#FAR_9_409 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-9#FAR_9_409 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-19#FAR_19_110 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-19#FAR_19_110 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_35 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_42 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/24.302#FAR_24_302 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/32.1110#FAR_32_1110 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/32.009-2#FAR_32_009_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/33.215#FAR_33_215 https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91 https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-40#FAR_40_205 https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_93 https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-40#FAR_40_303

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The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel assigned to the contract sign permanent nondisclosure agreements and procurement integrity certifications as required by the Contracting Officer. All personnel assigned any resulting task(s) shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any potential conflicts of interest that may be perceived through their performance on the resulting task(s). The Contracting Officer will determine if the particular individual or group of individuals will be excluded from any task(s). In the event such a determination is made, the Contracting Officer will provide immediate oral notification (followed by written notification within five calendar days thereafter) of the individuals and the situation that precludes their performance under the resulting task(s). The Contractor shall immediately (within five calendar days after receipt of oral notification) remove the individual(s) from the task(s) and identify their replacement.

Potential organization conflicts of interest issues shall be carefully scrutinized and dealt with in accordance with FAR 9.5 “Organizational and Consultant conflicts of Interest”.

(End of clause)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (April 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond __(TBD) . The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.