PSYCHO-DIGNOSTIC EDUCATIONAL 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 Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for Psycho-Diagnostic Educational Services. This opportunity seeks to provide in-person psychology-diagnostic services to identified or referred special education students at the Tohaali Community School in Newcomb, New Mexico. The award will be a single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive diagnostic psycho-educational services to students attending BIE schools on the Navajo Reservation. Key services include:
- Observing, screening, and evaluating students.
- Planning treatment and participating in multi-disciplinary teams for Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
- Conducting assessments and generating written reports.
- Providing technical assistance to teachers and parents.
- Maintaining administrative records in compliance with policies.
Key Personnel Requirements
Key personnel must possess a Master's degree in Psychology-Diagnostic from an accredited institution and a current New Mexico License/Certification in Psychology Diagnostic. Background investigations are required for all contractor employees working onsite or with access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), with two one-year option periods.
- Estimated Hours: Approximately 1,808 hours annually.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
- NAICS Code: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians), with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.0 Million.
- Quotes Due: May 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT.
- Technical Questions Due: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu. Evaluation will be based on Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price. The award will be a labor hour price purchase order. Offerors must submit a signed and completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate solicitation document will be issued.