Professional Services, Isleta and T'siya Schools

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education seeks quotes for occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and school psychologist services at Isleta Elementary and T'siya Day Schools, with quotes due November 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Amendment 0001, posted October 30, 2026, posts nine Q&A items and does not extend the deadline.

Services are performed at Isleta Elementary School in Isleta Pueblo and T'siya Day School in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, with personnel shared between the two schools. The base period runs January 1 through December 31, 2027, with four one-year options through December 31, 2031. The contract is labor hour, with estimated annual hours of 305 for school psychology, 323 for speech-language pathology, and 102 for occupational therapy. Those estimates include indirect services and cover a 180-day academic calendar, with work hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. MDT. Anticipated service start is February 15, 2027.

Personnel require a minimum of five years of school-based services, though recent graduates meeting education and certification requirements may be considered, and the amendment confirms minimum experience exceptions apply to all three disciplines. The school psychologist requires a master's in school psychology and valid unrestricted state licensure. The speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist each require a master's in their discipline and valid state licensure. All personnel must be United States citizens, obtain background clearances, hold valid driver's licenses, and complete IMT Awareness, DOI Incident Reporting, and SCAN Reporting training before starting work. Contractors must recruit candidates within 30 days of award, and replacements are due within 15 business days if a person fails to report.

Evaluation covers a capabilities statement demonstrating understanding of the Statement of Work, key personnel qualifications with resumes and certifications, a minimum of three past-experience examples within the past five years, and pricing reasonableness. Prime contractors must submit their own experience examples, not subcontractor or affiliate examples. Quotes require fully burdened hourly rates including all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, plus separate rates for on-site and authorized remote services. No travel or mileage reimbursement is authorized. Attachment 4, the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, requires the federally recognized tribal entity name, legal business name, Unique Entity ID, and the name of the 51% or greater owner. Missing documentation results in disqualification.

Quotes are submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Michelle E. Nahlee at michelle.nahlee@bie.edu. The notice cites NAICS 621340 as its category, with NAICS 621330 also applicable, carries PSC Q518, and lists size standards of $9 million and $12.5 million for NAICS 621330 and 621340, respectively.