Special Education (SPED) Teacher, SS

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting qualified contractors to provide one onsite Special Education (SPED) Teacher for San Simon Day School in Sells, Arizona under solicitation number 140A2326Q0049. The contractor must deliver special education services in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable federal regulations. Key qualifications include a Master's degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited institution, valid Arizona Special Education certification and licensure for grades K-8, and a minimum of three years of school-based special education experience. Evaluation criteria focus on contractor capabilities and experience with similar projects, qualifications of key personnel, and price reasonableness, with quotes remaining effective for 120 calendar days after solicitation close. The original response deadline of February 26, 2026 has been extended through three amendments to March 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, with all amendments requiring acknowledgment for a responsive offer submission.

This procurement was initially set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors under the Buy Indian Act; however, Amendment 0002 (posted March 6, 2026) removed the set-aside restriction and converted the competition to full and open status due to lack of responsive interest. The contract is a Labor Hour type purchase order with an estimated 1,808 billable hours annually, consisting of 1,440 hours from 180 school days at 8 hours per day, 32 hours for quarterly parent-teacher conferences, and 336 hours for summer compensatory education services. The base year period of performance runs from March 15, 2026 through March 14, 2027, with an optional one-year extension from March 15, 2027 through March 14, 2028. The labor rate must be all-inclusive, covering all costs including labor, fringe benefits, overhead, materials, equipment, and travel. The contractor must secure BIE PERSEC background investigation clearance (requiring 4-6 weeks) before service commencement, and the government reserves the right to terminate the contract with 15 days' written notice once the school hires a permanent Special Education Teacher.