Physical Therapy Services, St. Stephens Indian Sch
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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 Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 140A2326Q0071) for Physical Therapy Services at St. Stephens Indian School. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The contract will be a Labor Hour purchase order for a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 16:00 CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) qualified Physical Therapist to provide special education services to eligible children with disabilities, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services include:
- Conducting student assessments (physical abilities, gross motor development, range of motion, gait training, positioning skills).
- Advising teachers and parents, and participating in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Preparing documentation such as evaluations, progress reports, and student files.
- Services are to be provided four (4) times a week for four (4) hours a day, for 29 weeks throughout the school year, either onsite or digitally as determined by the IEP team.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Labor Hour Purchase Order
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Four (4) Option Years: Extending through March 31, 2031
- Place of Performance: BIE - St. Stephens Indian School, 128 Mission Rd. PO Box 345, Saint Stephens, WY 82524
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). Offerors must meet the IEE definition and comply with the Buy Indian Act.
- NAICS Code: 621340 (Office of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and Audiologists)
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million
Key Requirements & Submission
- Personnel Qualifications: Minimum Master's degree in Physical Therapy, 2 years of directly related professional experience (preferably with Native American students), Certificate of Clinical Competence, and a State license in the state of service.
- Pricing: Bidders must use the provided Pricing Schedule (Attachment 2) to submit all-inclusive labor rates for the base and option years, based on estimated hours (488 hours/year).
- Wage Determination: Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5407, Revision No. 27 is mandatory for calculating labor costs.
- IEE Representation: Offerors must complete and submit the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (Attachment 4) to certify eligibility.
- Quote Submission: Quotes must be precise, complete, and demonstrate understanding of the SOW. Submit via email to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu with the subject line "140A2326Q0071, Physical Therapy Services, (VENDOR NAME)".
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will be evaluated based on comparative evaluations to determine the best value for the Government, considering:
- Capabilities statement demonstrating understanding of the SOW and deliverables.
- Personnel qualifications.
- Relevant expertise and experience.
- Price (completeness and reasonableness).
Deadline
- Quote Due Date: March 19, 2026, no later than 16:00 CST.