eTEXTBOOK/TEXTBOOK SERVICES

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education has issued a Request for Quote for eTextbook and Textbook Services to support Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in Lawrence, Kansas. The solicitation seeks a Time and Material contract for comprehensive textbook services including building an online bookstore platform, providing faculty-selected textbooks in multiple formats (eBook, new, used, rental), offering delivery services to campus and student residences, and providing customer support and technical services. Offerors must demonstrate they are authorized distributors/resellers, provide product specifications, show delivery capabilities, and complete a comprehensive pricing schedule. The evaluation will be conducted on a comparative best value basis, considering product conformity, delivery capabilities, and pricing completeness and reasonableness. The original quote submission deadline was July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with quotes submitted electronically to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu, though two amendments have been issued posting questions and answers and revising the Statement of Work.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 611710 with a size standard of $24 million. The current incumbent provider is eCampus, and this represents a competitive rebid opportunity. The contract period spans five years from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. The contractor will serve HINU's student population through the Tommaney Library, with performance delivered at the contractor's location using their own website platform for order processing. The procurement requires SAM.gov registration and IPP capability, with no on-site campus presence required from the vendor. The contract will support the university's federal mission by providing digital and print resources to faculty and students, with pricing variable based on faculty title selections and student enrollment numbers.