Notice of Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for professional counseling and social services at Haskell Indian Nation University. The solicitation (DOIAFBO250051) aims to provide comprehensive mental health support for students, staff, and faculty through on-campus and virtual therapeutic counseling, case management, and crisis intervention services. Qualified contractors must hold appropriate professional credentials such as LCPC, LCSW, or LCMFT in Kansas, with a master's degree in counseling or a related field. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov between June 9-20, 2025, with contractors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include the specified NAICS code 621112. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on professional qualifications, service delivery capabilities, and the ability to meet the comprehensive mental health needs of the university community.

The contract opportunity is structured as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) set-aside with a base year and four option years, targeting businesses within the small business size standard of $16 million. The contract period will cover one academic year from August to July, with the anticipated award date no later than July 25, 2025. Haskell Indian Nations University will provide dedicated office space, supplies, technical infrastructure, and meeting rooms to support the mental health services. The contractor will be required to submit monthly reports on service utilization and effectiveness to the Dean of Students and University President. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will be procured using Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13.5 for commercial products and services, with a focus on delivering accessible and holistic mental health support to the university community.