FACE Program, Family Enrichment

The Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting proposals to provide comprehensive technical assistance and professional development for the Family and Child Education (FACE) Family Enrichment program, which delivers home-based early childhood services to approximately 55 sites across 14 states. The contractor will support families from prenatal through age three by strengthening parents as primary educators, with emphasis on early development, family literacy, and culturally responsive practices utilizing the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. Key requirements include developing a professional development system with annual meetings and monthly virtual support, conducting annual on-site technical assistance visits, supporting program evaluations, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards including FISMA, FedRAMP, and FERPA. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability and past performance over pricing, with offerors required to demonstrate understanding of the work, key personnel qualifications, and a comprehensive transition plan based on relevant projects completed within the past five years. Proposals are due by December 8, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to contracting officer Michelle Nahlee, with the government planning to make an award without discussions.

This solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a size standard of $24 million, with no incumbent contractor identified in the available materials. The total contract value is $800,000 across a base year (March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027) plus four option years extending through February 28, 2031, with consistent annual travel budgets of $160,000 and additional funding for program resources and support materials. The firm-fixed-price contract includes three labor hour categories for Professional & Technical Assistance, Project Management, and Professional Development & Implementation Training. Performance will occur at the contractor's location, and background investigations will be required for personnel with contact with Indian children. The pricing schedule structure with placeholder rates for labor categories indicates potential flexibility in final labor rate negotiations as part of the proposal evaluation process.