7J--Time Clock System

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a comprehensive time clock system for Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California. The solicitation (No. 140A2325Q0093) requires a system with eight RDT+UNIV RFID terminals to be installed across designated departments, with specific technical requirements including high-speed internet connectivity, HID proximity card and PIN access, emergency offline operation, and mobile access capabilities. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a base year and four optional renewal years, covering system purchase, hardware, software, installation, configuration, training, annual license, preventative maintenance, and technical support. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the solicitation suggests a focus on technical capabilities, implementation approach, and compliance with system requirements. The critical response deadline is set for May 22, 2025, with delivery required within 15 days after receipt of order.

The contract is currently set aside for Total Small Business, which was modified through several amendments from an initial Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise designation. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC category 7J20 for IT and Telecom Security Products. The system will support up to 150 users for clocking in/out and 15 administrative users for reporting and maintenance. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract includes a base year of comprehensive system implementation and four optional renewal years for continued support and licensing. The place of performance is Sherman Indian High School located at 9010 Magnolia Ave in Riverside, California, with the solicitation being managed by the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Leah Azure, who has been managing the various amendments to the solicitation.