SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST SY 26/27
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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, through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a solicitation (RFQ) for in-person Speech Language Therapist services for the T'iis Ts'ozi Bi' Olta (Crownpoint Community School) located in Crownpoint, NM. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Speech Therapy services to over 30 students. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Providing direct speech-language pathology services.
- Participating in onsite IEP meetings.
- Delivering services weekly throughout the school year.
- Conducting virtual trainings via Teams for grade level teachers, individual teachers, or parents, and for discussions with multi-disciplinary teams.
Key personnel must possess a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, at least 5 years of directly related professional experience, and a current State of New Mexico License/Certification in Speech Therapy/Speech/Language Pathologist. Background investigations are required for all contractor personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance (POP): A base year from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four optional years. The total duration, including options, shall not exceed July 31, 2029.
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 total hours annually, comprising 1440 hours for the school year, 32 hours for parent-teacher conferences, and 336 hours for summer compensatory education services.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (Size Standard: $12.5M).
- Indian Preference (IP) recruitment and hiring practices apply.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu. The email subject line must be "140A2326Q0108 (VENDOR NAME)".
- Required Submissions: Offerors must submit two volumes: a Technical volume (maximum 10 pages, addressing capabilities and key personnel) and an SF1449 (including the price schedule).
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain effective for 120 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Technical Questions Due: May 7, 2026, at 10:00 am MDT, submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ). The contract price is an all-inclusive service rate, covering all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.