What types of vendors does the Indian Education Acquisition Office prioritize?

This office heavily emphasizes Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act, which provides a significant competitive advantage for tribal-owned businesses.

What are the primary procurement categories for this office?

They primarily procure facility management and repair services for school buildings, educational software and curriculum materials, student transportation services, and professional development training for educators.

How should a vendor prepare for contracts with this office?

Vendors should ensure their SAM.gov profile accurately reflects their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise. Familiarity with the Buy Indian Act and the specific operational requirements of Bureau of Indian Education schools is essential for successful bidding.

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS · Contracting Office

INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE

1,888 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office1,888 solicitationsUnder BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE.

The Indian Education Acquisition Office manages procurement for the Bureau of Indian Education, focusing on the operational needs of tribal schools and educational facilities. They award contracts for facility maintenance, educational curriculum development, school construction, and specialized student support services.

Hierarchy: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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