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 is soliciting quotes for in-person Speech Therapist Services at Bread Springs Day School, Gallup, NM. This requirement is for a Labor Hour purchase order and is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The final offer due date is May 26, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive speech therapist services, including direct services to students (counseling, eligibility evaluation, IEP implementation, direct intervention) and indirect services (assessment, consultation with teachers, pre-referral interventions, classroom observation, screening, following IDEA, BIE, and FERPA guidelines, daily logs, progress reports, evaluation reports). Services must be performed in person at the school location, and Speech Language Pathologists must maintain valid State of New Mexico and National Licensure requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Labor Hour purchase order (revised from Time and Material).
- Period of Performance: A base year (August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) with two one-year option periods, extending potentially through July 31, 2029.
- Location: Bread Springs Day School, Hwy 602, 1750 East Skeets Road, Gallup, NM 87305.
- Estimated Labor Hours: 336 labor hours per year for the base and each option year (revised from 1,808 hours). Bidders must quote based on these revised hours.
- Pricing: An all-inclusive service rate is required, covering all costs including labor, supplies, materials, taxes, and travel.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (NAICS 621340, $12.5M size standard).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu.
- Evaluation Factors: Capabilities, Key Personnel, and Price.
- Key Personnel: Requires resumes demonstrating experience as a Speech Therapist, a Master's degree in Speech Therapy, current State of New Mexico License/Certifications, and a commitment letter.
- Price: Will be evaluated for reasonableness.
Amendments & Key Changes
Multiple amendments have significantly altered the solicitation. Amendment 0003, the latest, confirmed the May 26, 2026 due date and the 100% Total Small Business set-aside. It also revised the contract type to Labor Hour and drastically reduced the estimated annual labor hours from 1,808 to 336 hours. Additionally, key personnel evaluation criteria now specifically require experience as a Speech Therapist.
Additional Notes
Background investigations are required for all personnel. Contractors must comply with safety and health regulations, including providing PPE and ensuring immunizations. The contract is subject to Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS).