Behavioral Health Counselor, Isleta and T'siya Day
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Indian Education Acquisition Office has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Behavioral Health Counselor Services for the Isleta Day School (Albuquerque, NM) and T'siya Day School (Zia Pueblo, NM). This opportunity seeks to award a single Labor Hour type purchase order to provide comprehensive school-based behavioral health counseling. Proposals are due April 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide one School Behavioral Health Counselor to promote positive student behaviors and create a safe learning environment. Services include:
- Comprehensive school-based behavioral health counseling for general and special education students.
- Collaboration with school staff, parents, and stakeholders.
- Direct services such as Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health assessments.
- Support for school staff through professional development and consultation.
- Family engagement activities and assistance to administrators in developing mental health systems. The counselor will split their work week between Isleta Elementary School and T'siya Day School, working a 180-day academic calendar (August through May).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Labor Hour Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (April 13, 2026 - April 12, 2027) with four one-year option periods, extending the potential performance through April 12, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 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) with a $9M size standard.
- Proposal Due: April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Questions Due: March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT. Answers will be posted by March 17, 2026.
- Published Date: March 5, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must meet ISBEE self-certification requirements and submit the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Key personnel must possess a Master's degree, at least three years of relevant experience, a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Public Education Department license/certification, and successfully complete a BIE background check. Proposals must be submitted via email to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu, with the subject line including "140A2326Q0078, BH Counselor Services, (VENDOR NAME)".
Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will be evaluated based on comparative evaluations to determine the best value for the Government. Factors considered include technical approach, personnel qualifications, relevant expertise, and price. The Government reserves the right to accept offers other than the lowest priced.
Attachments
Key attachments include the Statement of Work (SOW), Pricing Schedule, Wage Determination (No. 2015-5443), and the IEE Representation Form. The pricing schedule indicates an estimated 1464 hours per year, with labor rates expected to be all-inclusive of services.