Q--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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting quotes for In-person Speech Therapist Services at Bread Springs Day School in Gallup, New Mexico. This opportunity is designated as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside and anticipates a single Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Speech Therapist Services. This includes direct services to students such as counseling, eligibility evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation, and direct intervention. Indirect services involve assessment, consultation with teachers, pre-referral interventions, classroom observation, screening, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, BIE, and FERPA guidelines. Daily logs, progress reports, and evaluation reports are also required. All services must be provided in person, and Speech Language Pathologists must maintain valid State of New Mexico and National Licensure requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Time and Material (including Labor Hour) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods extending through July 31, 2029.
- Location: Bread Springs Day School, Hwy 602, 1750 East Skeets Road, Gallup, NM 87305.
- Estimated Hours: Approximately 1,808 hours per year.
- Pricing: An all-inclusive service rate is required, covering all costs including labor, services, supplies, materials, taxes, and travel.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu.
- Technical Questions Due: April 30, 2026, at 10:00 am MDT.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on an assessment of Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Capabilities: Evaluated on the contractor's relevance to the requirement, experience, and understanding of the project.
- Key Personnel: Requires resumes, a Master's degree in Speech Therapy, current State of New Mexico License/Certifications, and a commitment letter.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists).
- Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 Million.
- Set-Aside: This is an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns.
Additional Notes
All personnel are subject to background investigations. Contractors must comply with safety and health regulations, provide necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure immunizations are up-to-date. The contract will be subject to Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).