Textbook services

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education has issued a Special Notice for textbook services at Haskell Indian Nations University. The opportunity is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract covering the 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 school years, with a base year and four option years. Classified under NAICS code 519210 for Libraries and Archives, the contract has a small business size standard of $16.5 million. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov between May 21st and June 21st, 2025, with an anticipated contract award by July 5th, 2025. This acquisition is specifically set aside under the Buy Indian Act, targeting Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises.

The primary objective is to establish an online campus bookstore that provides comprehensive textbook services for university students. Contractors must offer free shipping, online and phone order capabilities, robust customer support, and the ability to ship textbooks to students in multiple formats including eBooks, new, and used texts. Eligible contractors are required to have at least ten years of contract textbook services experience, provide marketing support, and offer training to library staff. The vendor must create a flexible distribution system allowing students to select their preferred course material format. To participate, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the applicable NAICS code and meet the specific requirements outlined in the solicitation. The opportunity represents a significant contract for supporting educational resources at Haskell Indian Nations University through a comprehensive textbook service solution.