Q--PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING SERVICE
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 Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for Psychological Counseling Services for Special Education students at the Tohaali Community School in Newcomb, NM. This opportunity is a Solicitation set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). Quotes are due May 5, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide in-person psychological counseling services, including observation, screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and participation in multidisciplinary teams (IEP development). Services also involve assisting teachers, developing individual educational programs, interpreting evaluations, recommending equipment, documenting progress, coordinating with medical providers, and maintaining records. Contractor personnel must be licensed psychologists in New Mexico and demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language differences. Background investigations are required for all onsite personnel or those with PII access.
Contract Details
This will be a single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. The period of performance includes a base year (August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) and two option years, extending through July 31, 2029. Approximately 1,808 hours are estimated per year. The contract will utilize an all-inclusive service rate covering labor, supplies, materials, taxes, and travel.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The NAICS Code is 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians), with a small business size standard of $9.0 million. This is a 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside, meaning offers are solicited only from Indian economic enterprises that are also small business concerns.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are requested via RFQ and must include a Technical Volume (addressing capabilities, experience, understanding of requirements, and key personnel qualifications with resumes, Master's degree, NM license, and commitment letter) and a Price Volume (completed pricing schedule with per unit and total quoted price). Quotes must remain effective for 120 calendar days. Technical questions were due April 23, 2026. Quotes are due May 5, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT, and must be submitted via electronic mail to Charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu. Evaluation factors include Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Charmaine Williams-James at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu or 505-803-4266.