Opportunity
Federal Register #1076-0193
BIE Seeks Public Comment on Renewal of Education Contract Information Collection (Johnson-O'Malley Act)
Buyer
Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
1076-0193
NAICS
923110
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), under the Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs, is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for Education Contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs - Purpose and Scope: - Renewal of information collection for Education Contracts under the Johnson-O'Malley Act - Supports management of program resources, fund distribution, and fiscal accountability - Respondents: - Tribal organizations, states, public school districts, and Indian corporations - Activities Required: - Annual report forms - Student count reports - Contract proposal applications - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and Johnson-O'Malley Act - Annual reporting obligations - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an administrative data collection, not a procurement of products or services.
Description
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew an information collection under the Johnson-O'Malley Act without change. This collection supports the management of program resources, fund distribution, and fiscal accountability for education contracts. The information collected includes annual report forms, student count reports, and contract proposal applications from tribal organizations, states, public school districts, and Indian corporations. The renewal aims to continue these activities to ensure proper program administration and compliance.