Parent & Student Training Cottonwood Day School

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking a qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise to provide parent and student training sessions at Cottonwood Day School in Chinle, Arizona. The solicitation requires a contractor to deliver eight onsite training sessions focused on improving student achievement through parental involvement and innovative classroom strategies. These sessions will cover diverse topics including STEM, STEAM, Native Arts and Culture, Special Education, and Student Behavior, with specific requirements for presenters to have background clearance due to regular contact with Indian children. The technical proposal is limited to 5 pages and must demonstrate contractor capabilities and key personnel qualifications. Quotes are due by January 27, 2025, with an evaluation process that will assess both technical capabilities and pricing volumes.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise vendors under NAICS code 611710, with a size standard of $24M. The period of performance includes a base year from February 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with four potential one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2029. The training will be conducted in two distinct session groups: eight sessions for K-4th grades and eight sessions for 5th-8th grades, totaling 16 training days. Contractors must provide comprehensive training, collect and summarize evaluation feedback, and ensure all personnel undergo background investigations. Located at the Cottonwood Day School in Chinle, Arizona, this acquisition represents a targeted approach to enhancing educational support and cultural engagement for Native American students.