School Psychologist

The Bureau of Indian Education, an agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking a School Psychologist for the Pine Ridge School located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The solicitation (140A2325Q0040) requires a qualified professional to provide on-site school psychology services for a minimum of 4 consecutive days per month, focusing on psycho-educational assessments and evaluations for special education students. Key qualifications include a Master's degree in psychology, an active South Dakota school psychologist license, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a school setting. The government will evaluate offers based on technical qualifications and price, with the award going to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The original response deadline was January 22, 2025, but subsequent amendments have extended the due date to February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

The solicitation has undergone two amendments changing its set-aside designation, initially starting as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise opportunity, then transitioning to an Indian Economic Enterprise, and finally becoming a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract includes a base year from February 19, 2025, to February 18, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending potentially through February 18, 2030. The current special education caseload is approximately 111 students, and the contract will be firm-fixed-price with payment issued within 15 days of service delivery. Contractors must pass background investigations and security clearances before commencing work. The procurement falls under NAICS category 621330 (Offices of Mental Health Practitioners) with a size standard of $9 million, and is categorized under PSC code Q519 for Behavioral and Mental Health services.