SPEECH THERAPY
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 Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions, is soliciting quotes for In-Person Speech Therapist Services at Bread Springs Day School in Gallup, NM. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. The opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive speech therapist services, including both direct and indirect support to students. Key services involve counseling, eligibility evaluations, IEP implementation, direct intervention, assessments, consultations with teachers, pre-referral interventions, classroom observations, and screenings. All services must comply with IDEA, BIE, and FERPA guidelines, and require daily logs, progress reports, and evaluation reports. Services must be provided in person at the school location, and Speech Language Pathologists must hold valid State of New Mexico and National Licensure.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 - July 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 1, 2028 - July 31, 2029
- Location: Bread Springs Day School, Hwy 602, 1750 East Skeets Road, Gallup, NM 87305
- Estimated Hours: 1,808 hours per year
- Pricing: All-inclusive service rate covering labor, service, supplies, materials, taxes, and travel.
- Technical Questions Due: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 am MDT
- Quotes Due: May 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm MDT
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- NAICS Code: 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists)
- Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 Million
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE). Offerors must be certified Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on an evaluation of:
- Capabilities: Contractor's relation to the requirement, experience, and understanding of the project.
- Key Personnel: Resumes, Master's degree in Speech Therapy, current State of New Mexico License/Certifications, and a commitment letter.
- Price: Evaluation for reasonableness.
Additional Notes
All personnel are subject to background investigations. Contractors must comply with safety and health regulations, including providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring required immunizations. The contract is subject to Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).