Q--ESS COUNSELING SERVICES FOR KAYENTA COMMUNITY SCHO
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Therapeutic Counseling Services for Kayenta Community School. This opportunity is for a Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order to provide essential behavioral and mental health support to students. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, by 17:00 ED.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide one-on-one and small group counseling for at least 13 Kindergarten through eighth-grade students identified through the IEP process, including those with cognitive impairments, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, or speech impairments. Services encompass:
- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessments.
- Development of individualized treatment plans.
- Direct therapeutic counseling (individual and group, four times monthly).
- Technical assistance and training for school staff.
- Comprehensive documentation of evaluations, objectives, sessions, and progress. Services must conform to P. L. 105-17, 34 CFR Part B, 25 CFR 45:1-80, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and 29 USC 794. Direct student services are required once a week (6-8 sessions/day) for 30 weeks, including Extended School Year (ESY), plus 22 hours for evaluation and reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: August 22, 2026 – August 21, 2027 (Base Year)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
- Small Business Size Standard: $9.0M
- Proposal Due: May 12, 2026, 17:00 ED
- Published Date: May 7, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted in PDF format, comprising two volumes:
- Technical Volume: Maximum 5 pages, addressing Capabilities and Key Personnel.
- Price Volume: Completed pricing schedule with per unit and total quoted price. Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability (company capability, experience, key personnel qualifications, and past performance) and Price. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose submission is most advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Attachment 1 contains the Statement of Work (Pages 19 & 20). Contractor employees requiring onsite access or access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will undergo background investigations. No additional service days or lodging will be permitted without prior modification approval.