R--Social Worker Services, Taos Day School

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 140A232600075. The key changes are:

• The set-aside designation has been changed from ISBEE to SB. All Small Business (SB) clauses and regulations are now incorporated into the solicitation.

• The bid due date has been extended from March 20, 2026, to April 3, 2026.

• The period of performance will be adjusted accordingly upon award, but is currently listed as April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• Set-aside designation

• Bid due date

• Period of Performance (to be adjusted upon award)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 3, 2026.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide professional services of a school-based social worker to support special needs students at the Taos Day School (TDS) who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The goal is to address social-emotional, behavioral, and academic deficits that impede student access to the classroom and general education setting.

• Provide services as a .25 FTE position (no more than 20 hours per week).

• Work with students and families to address issues affecting academic access and social-emotional/behavioral difficulties.

• Coordinate with families and outside agencies.

• Facilitate workshops and small group sessions for social-emotional support.

• Offer therapeutic services for students experiencing grief that impacts academic success.

• Work directly with general and special education teachers to ensure IEP-dictated social work services are provided.

• Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are made for students to access the general education curriculum.

• Work with 7-14 students experiencing emotional and social adjustment deficits.

• Educate families on supporting students' social and emotional needs at home and school.

• Receive intakes from referrals and evaluate student qualifications for social work services.

• Provide written and verbal input for annual IEP meetings.

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students needing social-emotional support.

• Work with families to address issues impeding academic, social, and behavioral performance.

• Coordinate with outside agencies for out-of-school services.

• Interpret social work evaluations and document progress.

• Provide workshops for staff, parents, and community on relevant topics.

• Reinforce emotional regulation and student participation.

• Develop IEPs for social work and mental health, participating in IEP meetings.

• Coordinate services, reports, documentation, and progress monitoring.

• Services provided in accordance with PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004.

• Timely submission of required deliverables.

• Progress monitoring and reporting.

• The school operates on a 180-day academic calendar, typically running from August through May.

• Core duty hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

• Direct services generally occur between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST.

• Work hours may vary based on student needs and school schedules.

• The number of requested hours is estimated at 656 hours and may fluctuate.

• The Social Worker must hold an advanced degree (Master's degree or higher in Social Work).

• Must possess an active School Personnel Licensure (Level One Pre K-12) from New Mexico.

• Must be certified by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

• Minimum of one year of experience providing school-based social work services.

• Preferred experience includes working on Native American reservations, with BIE-funded schools, or with Native American students in New Mexico.

• Must successfully complete and maintain a BIE background check clearance.

• Must be eligible for a suitability determination.

• Must provide a signed letter of commitment.

• Must wear Bureau-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card visibly on campus.

• Must complete mandatory training: IMT Awareness, DOI Incident Reporting, and SCAN Reporting.

• Must adhere to confidentiality and privacy regulations (Privacy Act, FERPA).

• All personnel must be U.S. citizens.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically seeking Social Worker Services for the Taos Day School. The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions anticipates awarding a single Labor Hour type purchase order. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

• The primary service required is "Social Worker Services" with a Product/Service Code of R699, described as SUPPORT-ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER.

• The solicitation requires offerors to demonstrate understanding of the Statement of Work (SOW), including assessment of specific tasks and deliverables.

• Offerors must provide personnel qualifications, including resumes of key personnel demonstrating relevant experience and required degrees/certifications.

• Contract Type: Labor Hour

• Period of Performance: Base Year (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027) with four Option Years (04/01/2027 - 03/31/2031).

• Delivery To: BIE - Taos Day School, PO Box 1850, 200 Rotten Tree Rd., Taos, NM 87571.

• Quotes are due no later than 1600 CDT on March 20, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.

• Evaluation will be based on FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) and will include comparative evaluations to determine the best value for the Government.

• Evaluation factors include: non-price information (understanding of SOW, personnel qualifications, relevant expertise), price (completeness and reasonableness), and meeting the set-aside requirements.

• Questions are due no later than 1600 CDT on March 11, 2025. Q&A amendments will be posted by March 13, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) / Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE).

• NAICS Code: 561990, All Other Support Services.

• Size Standard: $16.5M.

• Offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DIAR clauses by reference, which offerors must review.

• Electronic invoicing will be through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) System.

• A background investigation is required for any Contractor employee who will be onsite or have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in specific areas of New Mexico.

• Lists numerous occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Includes a "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing" note, indicating that separate fringe benefits apply.
• Specifies the geographic area covered: New Mexico Counties of Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos.
• Provides notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage (EO 13658), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Details general benefits such as vacation and holidays.
• Includes information on the conformance process for unlisted occupations.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified New Mexico counties. Bidders must ensure their proposals account for at least the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits listed for the relevant occupations to comply with the Service Contract Act. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule for Social Worker Services at Taos Day School.

• Clinics: Base Year (10), Option Year 1 (20), Option Year 2 (30), Option Year 3 (40), Option Year 4 (50).
• Period of Performance: Base Year and four Option Years.
• Labor Rate: All-inclusive description of service within the scope of work. All labor rates are listed as 0.0.
• Estimated No. of Hrs.: 760 hours per period, totaling 3800 hours over the Base Year and Option Years.
• Total: Calculated as Labor Rate multiplied by Estimated No. of Hrs. All totals are listed as 0.0.
• Notes: Number of on-site hours are estimated based on student enrollment. 760 hours equals 38 weeks x 20 hours per week.

This pricing schedule outlines the expected labor hours and structure for Social Worker Services. Bidders should use this as a template for developing their pricing proposals, noting that the provided labor rates and total costs are currently listed as 0.0, indicating that specific rates need to be proposed by the bidder.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Project Title: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Date of Form Submission: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Offeror Representation: Requires the Offeror to represent that it meets the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise."
• Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Legal Business Name: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Certifying Signature: To be filled in by the offeror.
• Unique Entity ID (UEI): To be filled in by the offeror.
• Printed Name: To be filled in by the offeror.

This form is crucial for any bidder seeking to be considered for an award set aside under the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must accurately complete this form to self-certify their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. The form requires specific information about the business and its ownership, and submission of false or misleading information can lead to penalties. The enterprise must meet the IEE requirements at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term.