Q--SPEECH SERVICE

SOL #: 140A2326Q0116Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Indian Affairs

INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE

Albuquerque, NM, 87104, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Offices of Physical (621340)

PSC

Pathology Services (Q515)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/31a9be8572414878b846b978a9afaa96/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 22, 2026

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 5, 2026, 11:00 PM

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 in-person Speech/Language Therapy Services. This opportunity aims to provide essential services to identified or referred Special Education students. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12, Commercial Items Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive Speech/Language Therapy Services, including:

Evaluation, screening, and comprehensive evaluation reports.
Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Provision and use of standardized testing instruments.
Direct therapy services (individual and group sessions).
Scheduling, in-service training, and augmented language/assistive technology/speech training.
Maintaining clinical service notes and student files.
Compensatory services for students for the 2026-2027 school year may be required.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Anticipated award of a single "Time and Material (including Labor Hour)" type 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.
Pricing: An all-inclusive service rate covering all costs, including labor, supplies, materials, taxes, and travel.

Eligibility & Submission

Set-Aside: This is an Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) set-aside. Offerors must be Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns.
NAICS Code: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (Small Business Size Standard: $12.5M).
Quote Due Date: May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically to Charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu.
Format: Two volumes (Technical, not exceeding 10 pages, and SF1449/Amendments).
Evaluation Factors: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price. Quotes must remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Important Notes

A favorable background investigation is required for all contractor employees who will be onsite or have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Indian Preference (IP) recruitment and hiring practices apply.
Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit a signed and completed Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form with their quote.