Textbook Services per Academic Semester
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140A2321Q0056
- Agency
- Bureau of Indian Education Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519120 Libraries and Archives
- PSC
- R605 Support- Administrative: Library
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks textbook services for three academic semesters at Haskell Indian Nations University. The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires an online campus bookstore to provide eBooks, new, used, and rental textbooks and course materials to students. Contractors must ship materials to on- and off-campus students, offer customer service and returns processing, and train library staff. Quotes are due by January 29, 2021 and the contractor must demonstrate over a decade of textbook service experience. Evaluation will consider price, quality, and customer service.
This requirement has a 100% Native American small business set-aside under NAICS code 511130 and PSC code V1Y0. Performance will be in Lawrence, Kansas from January 16, 2021 to September 30, 2021. Amendments extended the response deadline and modified funding lines for the spring, summer, and fall 2021 semesters. Quotes must be submitted via email to karen.cooper@bia.gov by the due date to be considered for award.
Notice text
THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR 100% NATIVE OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE UNDER THE BUY INDIAN ACT (25 U.S.C.). The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] does [ ] does not meet the definition of Indian economic enterprise as defined in 14.80.201.
Requirements:
Haskell Indian Nations University located in Lawrence, Kansas
Library Textbook Services per Academic Semester
Contractors will not be on campus. No background checks are needed.
Services and drop off points will occur at Haskell Indian Nations University building #127, Tommaney Library.
The Contractor will ship textbooks to students, on or off campus. Company will create an online campus bookstore to select their course materials in all formats available: eBook, new, used, or rental. The Contractor will ship textbooks to students, on or off campus. Company will provide course material changes and customer service to utilize products. Contractor will provide shipping return labels for rental materials. Contractor will provide training to library staff for the local textbook distribution and equipment. The price is variable due to the faculty's choice in title and the number of students are enrolled. Products, prices, and services must promote confidence that the University community is obtaining the best possible combination of quality, customer service and price.
-Experienced in at least a decade of contract textbook services.
-Build a storefront online bookstore.
-Provide online access to free shipping and use services.
-Accept orders online and by phone
-Provide customer support and technical services.
-Provide Marketing. Accept orders online, by phone.
-Offer $5.00 expedited shipping upgrade on orders shipped to students residence.
-Offer training and equipment to library staff for distribution and return.
-Staff will be trained to distribute shipped items
The due date for responses to this RFQ shall be sent via email to karen.cooper@bia.gov, no later than 15:00 PM Eastern Time, December 11, 2020 be considered for award. Quotes must be submitted through email to karen.cooper@bia.gov. Any other method of submission will NOT be considered. Please allow time for any delays that may impact submitting your quote.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140A2321Q0056_Amd_0004.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A2321Q0056_Amd_0003.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A2321Q0056_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A2321Q0056_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140A2321Q0056.pdf |
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