OT/COTA SERVICES
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for in-person Occupational Therapist (OT) and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) services. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside and seeks to award a single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. Services are required for identified students in the CCS Special Education department. Quotes are due April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive in-person OT and COTA services, including evaluations, therapy, teacher consultation, daily performance data collection, goal writing, IEP meeting participation, case logs, and progress reports. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals. Personnel must be US citizens, comply with Indian Preference recruitment, undergo background investigations, adhere to safety regulations, utilize PPE, and meet specific immunization requirements (MMR, Tdap, Polio).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 - July 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 1, 2028 - July 31, 2029
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 hours per year.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists) with a $12.5M size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 22, 2026
- Technical Questions Due: April 23, 2026, 10:00 am MDT
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, 10:00 am MDT. Quotes must be submitted via email.
- Evaluation Factors: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Quotes must remain effective for 120 calendar days.
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Offerors must complete and submit the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. Electronic invoicing will be conducted via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). Detailed Service Wage Rates for COTA are provided in Attachment 2 of the solicitation.