Q--PSYCHO-DIGNOSTIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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PSC
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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 proposals for Psycho-Diagnostic Educational Services. This opportunity aims to provide diagnostic psycho-educational services to identified or referred special education students at the Tohaali Community School in Newcomb, New Mexico. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive diagnostic psycho-educational services, including:
- 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 and files in compliance with policies and regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with two one-year option periods (Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028; Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029).
- Estimated Hours: Approximately 1,808 hours annually, with an all-inclusive service rate.
- Key Personnel Requirements: 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 onsite contractor employees or those with access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- NAICS Code: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians), with a $9.0 M size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price. The award will be a labor hour price purchase order.
Amendments
This solicitation has been amended multiple times. The latest amendment (0002), posted May 14, 2026, changed the set-aside from Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to 100% Total Small Business and extended the offer due date to May 20, 2026.