PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICE
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for In-Person Diagnostic Psychologist Services for students with disabilities at the Mariano Lake Community School. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside for a Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. Quotes are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide psychological evaluation and re-evaluation services for up to 10 students with disabilities.
- Ensure compliance with APA, NASP, NM PED, and I.D.E.A. guidelines.
- Participate in Individual Student Plan (ISP) meetings and offer recommendations to teaching staff.
- Deliverables include psychological reports, parent involvement resources, summative reports, monthly invoices, annual IEP updates, BIE IMT/SCAN training certificates, monthly updates to the ESS office, and written notice of changes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with two one-year options, extending through June 30, 2029.
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 total hours across the potential three-year period.
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Offerors must submit a signed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form.
- NAICS Code: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians), with a $9.0M small business size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Technical Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 10:00 am MDT.
- Quotes Due: May 4, 2026, 5:00 pm MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail to charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu. Quotes must be in PDF format and not zipped.
- Evaluation Criteria: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Key Personnel Requirements: Must possess a Master's degree in Diagnostic Psychology, a current New Mexico license, and provide a signed commitment letter.
- Quotes must remain effective for 120 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Contractor employees requiring onsite access or access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) will undergo background investigations. Compliance with safety regulations, provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and immunization requirements are mandatory. Payment will be processed via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform (IPP) System.