Substitute Teachers (unrestricted)

The Bureau of Indian Education seeks substitute teachers for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, with proposals due October 8, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted (amendment 0002, effective September 23, removed the Total Small Business set-aside classification).

Place of performance is onsite at elementary, junior high, E.A.G.L.E. Center, and high school facilities, with work scheduled 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. The performance period runs October 19, 2026 through October 18, 2027 (base year plus four optional renewal years through 2030–2031). The estimated annual requirement is approximately 10,000 substitute teacher hours across 165 instructional days on a firm fixed-price basis.

Key personnel must hold at least one year of K-12 teaching experience, a valid teaching certificate or bachelor's degree (or associate's degree with 60+ semester hours), U.S. citizenship, and current immunizations (MMR, Tdap, Polio, TB testing). All personnel must complete federal background investigations and obtain favorable clearance determinations from BIE's Personnel Security and Suitability Program and the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency before commencing work. The contractor must maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per person per occurrence and for property damage. All-inclusive pricing must cover federal and state taxes, labor, delivery, and fees; payment terms are Net 15 upon delivery and acceptance. Invoices are submitted quarterly minimum through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System and must not contain personally identifiable information.

Evaluation assesses key personnel capability and retention, relevant substitute teacher experience, pricing fairness, and personnel qualifications. The NAICS code is 611710, Educational Support Services; PSC is U009, Education/Training–General. The contracting officer is Leah Azure.