Notice of Intent to enter into a Sole Source contract.

The Bureau of Indian Education, a component of the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, has issued a Notice of Intent to enter into a sole source contract with the Board of Regents Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. This special notice announces the agency's intention to award a $1,000,000 contract covering a base year and four option years to support the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI). The contract falls under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and is classified under PSC category R499 for Support-Professional: Other. The notice was posted on September 12, 2025, with a response deadline of September 16, 2025. Jeff W. Morris serves as the contracting officer and can be contacted at jeff.morris@bie.edu for inquiries.

The primary objective of this sole source contract is to establish and enhance a Development Office for SIPI and implement a structured operational plan to support the institution's mission. The contract specifically aims to improve alumni contributions, enhance student outcomes, and increase external funding through strategic planning initiatives. The Board of Regents will continue to assist SIPI with grant funds and support the creation and sustainment of an Alumni association. Since this is designated as a sole source procurement, no competitive solicitation will be made available to other contractors, and the agency will not answer technical questions regarding the requirement. The selected vendor, Board of Regents Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and appears to be the only entity eligible to provide these specialized services to the institution.