Textbook services

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive textbook services for Haskell Indian Nations University through a Time and Material (T&M) contract. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov between June 16-23, 2025, with an anticipated contract award no later than August 1, 2025. The selected vendor will establish an online campus bookstore capable of providing textbooks in multiple formats (eBook, new, used), offering shipping to students on and off campus, and delivering robust customer support services. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the applicable NAICS code of 611710 for Educational Support Services. The contract will cover the school years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030, with a base year and four potential option years, focusing on providing high-quality, flexible textbook acquisition options for students.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a small business size standard of $16.5M. The contract will utilize simplified procedures for commercial services, with pricing structured to be variable based on faculty book selections and student enrollment. The initial contract period will run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with potential extensions through the four option years. The vendor will be responsible for establishing an exclusive course materials provider platform, including capabilities for online and phone order acceptance, marketing support, and staff training. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract aims to balance quality, customer service, and competitive pricing. The university will support the bookstore by providing course material adoption data and marketing during student orientation, with the ultimate goal of supporting individualized learning preferences for students.