Psychological Evaluation Service, JFK

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education seeks psychological evaluation services at John F. Kennedy Day School through a Request for Quote, with quotes due November 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. The procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, and offerors must meet Indian Economic Enterprise eligibility when submitting an offer, at award, and throughout the contract term, as attested on the Indian Affairs representation form.

Place of performance is John F. Kennedy Day School, 110 W Dishchin Road, Whiteriver, Arizona 85941-0013. The scope of work describes the school as located in Cedar Creek, Arizona, 18 miles south of Whiteriver, on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The contractor must provide a psychologist licensed in Arizona to conduct an estimated 15-20 psychoeducational evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) annually for approximately 46 students identified under IDEA. Reports are due within 60 days of signed parental or guardian consent, unless delayed by missing documents, cancellations, absences, or emergencies. The contractor supplies all testing materials, and the scope recommends the KABC-2, WJ-4, and BASC-3 instruments. Duties also include assisting with IEPs or 504 Plans and leading multidisciplinary evaluation team discussions.

The period of performance is a base year from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, plus four one-year options through 2031. The contract is firm fixed price with an all-inclusive per-evaluation rate. No budget or award value is stated. Contractor staff must be U.S. citizens, and personnel must pass background investigations and security clearance requirements before commencing work, with documentation due within 10 days of award. Indian Preference recruitment and hiring practices apply.

Submissions include a technical volume not exceeding 10 pages addressing capabilities and key personnel qualifications, a completed pricing schedule, Standard Form 1449, and commitment letters. Key personnel must hold Arizona state license or certification. Electronic submissions go to Felicia Aspaas at Felicia.Aspaas@bie.edu, and the Contracting Officer is reachable at (480) 252-0702. Quotes remain effective for 120 calendar days following close. Evaluation considers capabilities, key personnel qualifications and experience, and price reasonableness, with no weighting stated. The NAICS code is 621399 and the PSC is Q403.