Notice ID: a52e1f6504f14179a39744cb4344aa47Special Notice
U--Professional Development
Archived on September 30, 2026. Special Notice posted by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE (BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS) on September 9, 2026. Solicitation DOIAFBO260127.
NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
NOTICE OF SOLE SOURCE
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Pine Ridge School, intends to enter into a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 12.102, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Select Vendor:
Black Hills Special Service (UEI: X8EZM1J9F7G6)
Compass
1925 Plaza Blvd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
United States
Location of Service:
DOI-Bureau of Indian Education
Pine Ridge School
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD
United States
NAICS: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
Size Standard: $15.0-in millions of dollars
PSC: U009 - Education/training- General
Period of Performance: 09/14/2026-06/30/2027
Estimate Grand Total: $60,900.00
The school requires professional development, instructional coaching, and school improvement support services for PreK-12 grade teachers, and support staff during School Year 2026¿2027. The required services will provide both on-site and virtual, job-embedded professional learning and training including coaching designed to strengthen instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and support the school's continuous improvement priorities aligned to the school's Smart Goals.: Reading, Math, Graduation rate and attendance improvement.
A core requirement is the contractor's experience with Danielson-aligned coaching and an understanding of Lakota cultural perspectives to ensure tailored professional development. The Contractor's extensive knowledge of our school data and programs is the key factor in determining a single sole source action for this year's professional development. There is no other consultant who can give the academic and social support that the select Contractor can, due to historical knowledge. Switching contractors will significantly jeopardize teacher progress made to date caused by a change of instructors, course materials, course curriculum, and the time it takes to learn and adapt to a new or existing system. By remaining with the same Contractor, the school staff and contractor will be able to pick up where they left off and build on the skills previously developed and implemented. Maintaining existing contractor is critical to success and reduces risk for learning loss.
The government does not anticipate substantial cost reductions to result from increased competition. Technical questions will not be answered for this requirement being this is not a request for quote nor proposal and the government is not accepting quotes nor proposals in response to this notice. Any contractor information provided in response to this notice is strictly voluntary and shall be at no cost to the government.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Pine Ridge School, intends to enter into a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 12.102, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Select Vendor:
Black Hills Special Service (UEI: X8EZM1J9F7G6)
Compass
1925 Plaza Blvd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701
United States
Location of Service:
DOI-Bureau of Indian Education
Pine Ridge School
101 Thorpe Loop
Pine Ridge, SD
United States
NAICS: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
Size Standard: $15.0-in millions of dollars
PSC: U009 - Education/training- General
Period of Performance: 09/14/2026-06/30/2027
Estimate Grand Total: $60,900.00
The school requires professional development, instructional coaching, and school improvement support services for PreK-12 grade teachers, and support staff during School Year 2026¿2027. The required services will provide both on-site and virtual, job-embedded professional learning and training including coaching designed to strengthen instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and support the school's continuous improvement priorities aligned to the school's Smart Goals.: Reading, Math, Graduation rate and attendance improvement.
A core requirement is the contractor's experience with Danielson-aligned coaching and an understanding of Lakota cultural perspectives to ensure tailored professional development. The Contractor's extensive knowledge of our school data and programs is the key factor in determining a single sole source action for this year's professional development. There is no other consultant who can give the academic and social support that the select Contractor can, due to historical knowledge. Switching contractors will significantly jeopardize teacher progress made to date caused by a change of instructors, course materials, course curriculum, and the time it takes to learn and adapt to a new or existing system. By remaining with the same Contractor, the school staff and contractor will be able to pick up where they left off and build on the skills previously developed and implemented. Maintaining existing contractor is critical to success and reduces risk for learning loss.
The government does not anticipate substantial cost reductions to result from increased competition. Technical questions will not be answered for this requirement being this is not a request for quote nor proposal and the government is not accepting quotes nor proposals in response to this notice. Any contractor information provided in response to this notice is strictly voluntary and shall be at no cost to the government.
Overview
Agency:
Department of the InteriorBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Office:INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE
Posted:September 9, 2026
NAICS:611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Last Updated:Sep 30, 2026
PSC:U009: EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Special Notice
Place of Performance:Not specified
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Similar Opportunities
Title | Phase | Agency | NAICS | Set Aside | Posted | Deadline | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This requirement has been awarded on as a sole source firm fixed price contract. The proprietary nature of the training elements required a sole source acquisition for this requirement. | Awarded | 611430 | No Set-Aside | 09/28/2026 | Open | Holloman Air Force Base, NM | |
This Sources Sought Notice is being posted as outlined in FAR 15.201(c)(3) and is intended only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of performing the services listed below: 1. NAICS Code: 611430- Professional and Management Development Training a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale. 2. Description: Tribal operator certification exam preparation training services from an EPA recognized certification body. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Responses to this notice should include the following: 1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a). 2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). 3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data. 4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company. 5.) Market Research Questions Does your company have an existing EPA authorized operator certification program currently providing in-person and computer-based testing options using current ABC and ITCA Fed Reg exams as well as issuing and maintaining water, wastewater, and utility management certifications (operator-in-training, new, renewal, and reciprocal)? Estimate that this contract will support 100-200 applications annually. Is your company able to provide operator certification preparation trainings for water distribution (levels I-IV), water treatment (levels 1-IV), wastewater collections (level I-IV), wastewater treatment (level I-IV), and utility management? Estimate that this contract will average 8-15 virtual, blended, and/or in-person trainings with exam sessions (supporting 25-30 operators each) annually at primarily rural locations throughout the Continental United States and Alaska and using virtual platforms when requested. Is your company able to provide the operation and maintenance of a 508 compliant public website to access operator certification trainings, applications, and resources? Please submit all requested information to Stephanie Begay via e-mail: Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov by October 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm MD. Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research. | Market Research | 611430 | Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside | 09/09/2026 | 10/16/2026 | Albuquerque, NM | |
Alternate Assessments, CAO | Combined Synopsis | 611710 | No Set-Aside | 10/05/2026 | 10/23/2026 | - | |
Location: Cheyenne Eagle Butte School 122 East Street Eagle Butte, Sd | Combined Synopsis | 611710 | Total Small Business Set-Aside | 09/23/2026 | 10/08/2026 | - | |
Attached Sole Source Justification (SSJ) is being posted in accordance with RFO FAR 6.301(b) and RFO FAR 12.301(a). | Sole Source / J&A | 611430 | No Set-Aside | 10/06/2026 | Open | Washington, DC |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
DOIAFBO260127
Archive Date
Sep 30, 2026
Office Address
Albuquerque, NM, 87104