Occupational Therapist

The Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior is soliciting occupational therapy services for Turtle Mountain Middle School located on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. The contract requires one Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy, evaluations, consultations, and documentation services for approximately 9 students, delivering a total of 228 hours of services annually. The selected therapist must hold an occupational therapy degree from an ACOTE-accredited program, maintain current NBCOT certification, possess an unrestricted state license, and have at least two years of experience, preferably in a school setting. Services must be provided on-site between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and include completing student evaluations, attending multidisciplinary meetings, developing therapy plans, maintaining service logs, and submitting quarterly progress reports. The solicitation closing date is September 5, 2025, with amendments issued on September 2, 2025, modifying education requirements and providing notice of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance requirements.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 621340. The contract structure is firm fixed-price with a potential five-year performance period extending from September 8, 2025, through August 31, 2030. Services will be performed at Turtle Mountain Middle School at 1330 Braves Blvd in Belcourt, North Dakota, on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. Contractors must comply with Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance requirements, including payment of a 3% fee on contracts valued at $10,000 or more and obtaining an annual tribal business license from the TERO Office before commencing work. The solicitation includes detailed background check and security clearance requirements for key personnel, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to proposal submission to avoid potential rejection.