Headsets

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking to procure 800 Cyber Acoustics AC 5008 headsets for Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The solicitation (Solicitation Number 140A2325Q0118) is a Request for Proposal for USB-connected headsets with specific technical requirements, including an adjustable headband, boom microphone, in-cord volume control, mute function, and leatherette ear cushions. Offerors must submit electronic quotes through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by the due date of April 18, 2025. The contract will be a firm fixed price with delivery required within 15 days after receipt of order, and payment terms are set at 15 days in arrears upon delivery and acceptance. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, but compliance with technical specifications and Indian Economic Enterprise qualifications will likely be key assessment factors.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, with a NAICS code of 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and a size standard of 750 employees. The procurement requires offerors to complete an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form, certifying that at least 51% of the business is owned by members of a Federally Recognized Tribal Entity. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract covers the procurement of 800 headsets to be delivered to the specified elementary school address. Contractors must maintain IEE status throughout the contract term, with potential legal penalties for false representations. The place of performance is Turtle Mountain Elementary School, located at 1209 Gilbert Godon Street in Belcourt, North Dakota, with a strict delivery timeline of 15 days after order receipt.