SPED Teacher, SRDS
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 is soliciting quotes for one (1) onsite Special Education (SPED) Teacher for Santa Rosa Day School (SRDS) in Sells, Arizona. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under a Labor Hour purchase order. The contract aims to ensure consistent, high-quality special education services and address staffing shortages. Quotes are due February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time (MS).
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide a qualified SPED Teacher to deliver individualized, school-based special education services in accordance with IDEA 2004, Section 504, and 25 CFR Part 39. Key responsibilities include:
- Direct instruction and case management.
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, facilitation, and progress monitoring.
- Child find activities.
- Collaboration with families, school staff, and the SPED Coordinator.
- Administrative duties, professional development, documentation, and reporting. The place of performance is the SRDS campus, Sells, Arizona, with core duty hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Key Personnel & Qualifications
Personnel must possess a Master's degree in Special Education, a valid Arizona Certification and License for Special Education (K-8), and a minimum of three years of experience. They must be US citizens, undergo BIE background investigations (Moderate Risk Public Trust), and maintain current immunizations. Indian Preference recruitment and hiring practices apply. Government-furnished equipment and housing will be provided.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Labor Hour Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: One base year (March 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027) and one option year (March 15, 2027 - March 14, 2028).
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 hours per year.
- NAICS Code: 611710 – Educational Support Services ($24.0M size standard).
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MS.
- Quotes Due: February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM MS.
- Submission: Electronically via email to Felicia.Aspaas@bie.edu.
- Required Documents: Technical Volume (max 10 pages), Pricing Volume, and the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form."
- Evaluation Factors: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price. Award will be made to the most advantageous offer.
- Compliance: Bidders must use the provided Wage Determination for labor cost calculations. Offers from ISBEE vendors will be evaluated first; if no acceptable offers are received, IEEs may be considered.