Special Needs Services for Chemawa Indian School

The Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive special needs services for Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon through a Request for Quote. The procurement covers five specialized educational support areas: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Speech Pathology Services, School Psychology Services, Autism Services, and Behavior Services, each requiring approximately 370 hours of service delivery. The contractor must provide licensed professionals capable of conducting student screenings, assessments, developing individualized goals, and participating in parent-teacher conferences for students with disabilities qualifying under federal special education categories. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, including company qualifications, key personnel experience, and past performance, as well as price to determine the most advantageous offer. Quotes are due September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM for this urgent procurement with only a six-day response window.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 621340 with a size standard of $12.5 million, ensuring participation is limited to qualifying small business entities. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order covering a one-year performance period from September 25, 2025 to September 24, 2026, coinciding with the 2025-2026 school year. The total estimated scope includes 1,850 hours of specialized services across the five service categories, with the actual number of students served dependent on special education enrollment and students identified through the federally mandated Child Find process under IDEA law. All services will be performed at the Chemawa Indian School campus in Salem, Oregon, where the contractor will deliver diagnostic, consultative, and direct educational support services to students with disabilities. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range information was provided in the solicitation materials.