Q--OT/COTA SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for in-person Occupational Therapist (OT) and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) services. This opportunity is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) and aims to award a single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. Services will support identified students within the CCS Special Education department. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive in-person OT and COTA services, including evaluations, direct therapy, teacher consultation, daily performance data collection, goal writing, participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, case log maintenance, and progress reports. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals. Personnel must be US citizens, comply with Indian Preference recruitment, undergo background investigations, adhere to safety regulations, utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and meet specific immunization requirements (MMR, Tdap, Polio). Sick personnel are prohibited from entering school property.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 - July 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 1, 2028 - July 31, 2029
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 hours per year
- NAICS Code: 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists)
- Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 Million
Set-Aside
This is a 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside. Offerors must complete and submit the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 22, 2026
- Technical Questions Due: April 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MDT
- Offer Due Date: May 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MDT
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu.
- Evaluation Factors: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain effective for 120 calendar days.
- Invoicing: Electronic invoicing via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Charmaine Williams-James, Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu, 505-803-4266.