Public defender services

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Plains Regional Office is seeking a public defender services contractor for the Courts of Indian Offenses (CFR Courts) located in Anadarko and Red Rock, Oklahoma. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide legal representation approximately 128 court days per year, with services scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Anadarko and twice monthly in Red Rock. Qualified bidders must have key personnel with a Juris Doctor degree, Oklahoma legal licensure, minimum three years legal experience, and expertise in Indian and tribal law. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, with non-price factors deemed more important than price. All quotes must be submitted by January 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time via mail, email, or hand delivery.

This procurement is exclusively set aside as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to be both Indian-owned and qualified small businesses under NAICS code 541110 with a $15.5 million size standard. The contract structure includes a base period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potential through February 28, 2030. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the specified NAICS code, and failure to do so will result in bid rejection. Contractors must complete and submit an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, certifying their eligibility at the time of offer, award, and throughout the contract period. Specific performance expectations include providing comprehensive legal representation and adhering to the detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.