APE Services

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is seeking qualified contractors to provide Adapted Physical Education (APE) Services for Wingate Elementary School in Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The procurement covers specialized physical education services for students with special needs, including evaluations, assessment team participation, therapy implementation, progress reporting, and documentation. Key qualifications include possession of a relevant degree, state license, and a minimum of three years of experience as an Adapted Physical Educator, with preference given to candidates with experience working with Native American students. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and maintain required certifications and background clearances. Evaluation will be based on qualifications, key personnel, past performance, and price reasonableness, with emphasis on the contractor's ability to deliver qualified staff and meet the specialized educational needs of the student population. The solicitation deadline for quote submission is 5 p.m. MST on December 1, 2025.

This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement under NAICS code 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists) with a size standard of $12.5 million. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order for a base year running from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with four option years extending through December 31, 2030. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the solicitation documentation. Services will be performed onsite at Wingate Elementary School, and the contractor will be responsible for adhering to school security protocols and BIE-specific requirements for documentation and reporting. Electronic submission of quotes should be directed to Contracting Officer Charmaine Williams-James.