Mental Health Services for HINU

The Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior, is soliciting mental health services for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) through solicitation number 140A2325Q0166. The procurement seeks comprehensive mental health services including on-campus and virtual therapeutic counseling, mental health case management, crisis intervention, and training workshops targeting undergraduate students, staff, and faculty. Professional counselors must hold LCPC, LCSW, or LCMFT licensure in Kansas, while case managers require a master's degree in counseling or related fields. The services will address stress, anxiety, depression, and personal issues through individual counseling sessions and provide both day-to-day and after-hours case management support. The solicitation was posted on June 13, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of July 14, 2025, and includes multiple amendments and a Q&A document posted as recently as June 23, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside and falls under NAICS code 621112 for Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. The contract period of performance spans one academic year from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. Services will be performed at Haskell Indian Nations University, with the institution providing dedicated office space, technical infrastructure, communication facilities, and meeting rooms to support service delivery. Monthly reporting requirements to the Dean of Students and university President will track service utilization, community feedback, and project effectiveness. The contractor will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality of all counseling interactions while focusing on enhancing student well-being, resilience, and academic performance throughout the academic year.