Q--Behavioral Health Counselor, Isleta and T'siya Day

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140A232600078 provides the Questions & Answers (Q&A) for the solicitation. No other actions are taken by this amendment.

This amendment provides Q&A, which may impact bidder understanding of solicitation requirements.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. Bidders should review the Q&A to ensure their proposals accurately address all aspects of the solicitation.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised by potential bidders regarding the Behavioral Health Counselor Services opportunity for Isleta and T'siya Day Schools.

• Staffing & Service Delivery: The document references Attachment 1 SOW for details on the approximate number of students receiving services and the anticipated weekly/monthly time split between the two schools.
• Program Framework: Questions regarding existing school frameworks (PBIS, MTSS, SEL) and preferred screening tools/assessment platforms are addressed. Access to preferred tools will be granted after candidate vindication.
• Reporting & Documentation: The Government will provide standardized templates for monthly reports, student progress reports, and documentation requirements (e.g., IEP service logs). Access to these systems will be granted after candidate vindication. The document also confirms the existence of specific data reporting systems currently used by the schools, with access granted after candidate vindication.
• Service Delivery Methods: Clarification is provided on whether tele-behavioral health services are permitted, with details available in Attachment 1 SOW.
• Contract Administration: Information on the frequency of performance reviews or program evaluations is referenced in Attachment 1 SOW.

This Q&A document clarifies several aspects of the solicitation, particularly concerning program frameworks, reporting, and service delivery methods, directing bidders to specific sections of Attachment 1 SOW for further details. It confirms the availability of government-provided templates and existing school systems for reporting and documentation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically seeking "BH Counselor Services for Isleta and T'siya Day Schools." The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions anticipates awarding a single Labor Hour type purchase order.

• Provision of Behavioral and Mental Health Counselor Services.

• Services are required for both the Isleta Day School and T'siya Day School.

• Specific tasks and deliverables are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW), which is attached.

• Contract Type: Labor Hour

• Period of Performance: Base Year (04/13/2026 - 04/12/2027) with four Option Years extending through 04/12/2031.

• Delivery To: Isleta Day School (Albuquerque, NM) and T'siya Day School (Zia Pueblo, NM).

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, 16:00 CST.

• Submission Method: Electronic mail to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu. Subject line must include "140A2326Q0078, BH Counselor Services, (VENDOR NAME)".

• Questions Deadline: March 13, 2026, 16:00 CDT. Answers will be posted by March 17, 2026.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on comparative evaluations to determine the best value for the Government. Factors include technical approach, personnel qualifications, relevant expertise, and price. The Government may accept offers other than the lowest priced.

• This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE).

• NAICS Code: 621330 (Office of Mental Health Practitioners, except Physicians).

• Size Standard: $9M.

• Offerors must meet the ISBEE self-certification requirements.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DIAR clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Key attachments include the Statement of Work (SOW), Pricing Schedule, Wage Determination, and IEE Representation Form.

• Background investigations are required for personnel working onsite or accessing Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for BH Counselor Services at Isleta & T'siya Day School.

• CLIN: Contract Line Item Numbers are provided for different performance periods.
• Period of Performance: Includes a Base Year and four Option Years.
• Labor Rate: Indicated as $0.0 for all CLINs.
• Estimated No. of Hrs.: 1464 hours per year, totaling 7320 hours over the Base Year and four Option Years.
• Total: Calculated as $0.0 for all CLINs and the overall total.
• Notes: Labor Rate is all-inclusive of services within the scope of work. Estimated hours are based on student enrollment and a 180-day school year (8 hours/day).

This pricing schedule outlines the expected labor hours and provides a structure for pricing the services. Bidders should use this to formulate their cost proposals, noting that the provided labor rates are $0.0, which may indicate a placeholder or a specific contract structure. The estimated hours per year are based on 1464 hours.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5443, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Geographic Area: New Mexico Counties of Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, Valencia.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Mechanics, Protective Service) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and lists specific benefits such as Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour) and paid sick leave provisions (EO 13706).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall cost estimation. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number
• Project Title
• Date of Form Submission
• Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
• Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
• Legal Business Name
• Certifying Signature
• Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Printed Name

Offerors must complete and submit this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This representation is required throughout the solicitation response, contract award, and the full term of the contract. The form also includes a warning regarding false or misleading information, which is a violation of law and subject to penalties.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure services for one School Behavioral Health Counselor to promote positive student behaviors and create a safe, effective learning environment for students at Isleta Elementary School (IES) and T'siya Day School (TDS).

• Provide comprehensive school-based behavioral health counseling services to general and special education students.

• Collaborate with school staff, parents, and stakeholders to develop and implement schoolwide behavioral support and intervention systems.

• Offer direct services including Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments.

• Support school staff through professional development and consultation on behavior management and trauma-informed practices.

• Engage families through psychoeducational parent groups and family engagement activities.

• Assist school administrators in developing and implementing schoolwide mental health systems and crisis policies.

• Services are required for a 180-day academic calendar, typically from August through May.

• The counselor will split their work week between IES (Albuquerque, NM) and TDS (Zia Pueblo, NM).

• Core duty hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with direct student services generally between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

• The contractor must possess a Master's degree and at least three years of relevant experience.

• A valid, unrestricted license/certification from the New Mexico Public Education Department is required.

• The contractor must successfully complete a BIE background check and suitability determination.

• All travel costs are included in the all-inclusive hourly labor rate and are not separately billable.