7A--Cloud-based adult education SaaS platform.

The Bureau of Indian Education seeks a cloud-based adult education Software-as-a-Service platform to support its Family and Child Education program, with proposals due September 3, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside; it was originally posted as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside but was converted to a standard Small Business set-aside via Amendment 0002 effective June 30, 2026, after initial bids exceeded the Government's budget by 40 percent or greater.

Place of performance is the contractor's location. The contract period runs September 14, 2026, through September 13, 2027, with four optional one-year periods extending through September 13, 2031. The NAICS code is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a $34 million size standard. The PSC code is 7A21, IT and Telecom—Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software).

The platform must be cloud-based, operate through standard web browsers, support classroom, hybrid, and distance learning across desktop and mobile devices, and serve approximately 48 FACE program sites currently funded by BIE. Required capabilities include adult basic education content (reading, writing, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies), High School Equivalency preparation, workforce readiness, digital literacy, financial literacy, and career exploration. The platform must maintain 99.5 percent minimum system availability, comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG, maintain FERPA compliance, support secure data encryption, and provide secure API access or automated data exchange with Microsoft 365-based tools (SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, Power BI). Organizational licensing with annual and multi-year options is required. The contractor must provide data exports in non-proprietary formats upon request or contract expiration, with BIE retaining ownership of all program and participant data. Tier 2 technical support is mandatory. AI-assisted functionality is permitted if compliant with Federal, DOI, and BIE requirements for privacy, security, and data protection with clear disclosure of data usage and storage.

The contract type is Firm Fixed Price; escalation factors are acceptable. Quotes must include itemized invoices, proof of authorization as distributor/reseller if applicable, and complete product specifications demonstrating 30-day delivery capability and proof of fully manufactured items in stock and ready to ship. Evaluation prioritizes capability statements, delivery capability, product readiness, and price completeness and reasonableness. Offerors must complete the DIAR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise representation form, be registered in SAM.gov, and acknowledge all amendments. The contracting officer is Michelle Nahlee-Marshalek (michelle.nahlee@bie.edu).