Occupational Therapy Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting proposals for Occupational Therapy Services at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School in Eagle Butte, SD. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeks to procure individual occupational therapy for special education students as required by their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the Individual Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide individual occupational therapy to special education students. This requires obtaining two (2) state-licensed and nationally certified Occupational Therapists with experience in a school setting. Therapists must practice independently, conduct comprehensive assessments using standardized and non-standardized tools, perform student evaluations, provide therapy, attend IEP meetings, and collaborate with school staff. Therapists are required to be available 2-3 days per week, 8 hours per day, for 36 weeks per school year.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: February 16, 2026 – February 15, 2027
- Place of Performance: Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School, Eagle Butte, SD 57625-0672
- NAICS Code: 621340 - Offices of Occupational Therapists (Size Standard: $12.5 million)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM MS Time. Quotes must be all-inclusive firm fixed price. Evaluation will be based on Technical factors (Resources, Capability, Experience, Key Personnel) and Price. The government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quote is acceptable and provides the best value. Inquiries and quotations must be submitted electronically to leahr.azure@bie.edu.
Eligibility & Key Personnel
This opportunity is exclusively for Small Businesses. Key personnel must be United States citizens, possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability, and pass a security clearance and background investigation. Required qualifications for Occupational Therapists include a Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in occupational therapy, a full state license, NBCOT certification, and at least two years of experience, preferably in a school setting.