Counseling Services for Seba Dalkai Boarding Schoo

The Bureau of Indian Education seeks counseling services for Seba Dalkai Boarding School on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona, with proposals due August 6, 2026. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under the Buy Indian Act, originally limited to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) but amended on July 30, 2026 to open to all small businesses.

Place of performance is on-site at Seba Dalkai Boarding School, with services provided during regular school hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) for 1–2 days per week based on student needs. The contractor must serve grades K–8 general education and special education students, delivering individual counseling, group sessions, special education counseling aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), academic and behavioral interventions, parent/guardian collaboration, and culturally responsive practices aligned with Navajo values. Deliverables include weekly counseling logs, monthly progress reports, IEP-related documentation, parent communication records, and end-of-year summaries.

The contract runs as a firm fixed-price acquisition with a base year from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods through August 31, 2031. Personnel must hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field; possess Arizona licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) and/or school counselor certification; maintain current fingerprint clearance; and demonstrate K–8 experience. NAICS code is 621330. Evaluation weighs technical approach at 40%, relevant experience and past performance at 30%, personnel qualifications at 20%, and cost at 10%. Invoicing shall be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the July 30 amendment prior to the closing deadline.