Speech language pathologist

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education seeks a virtual speech-language pathologist to provide teletherapy services to approximately 44 students per contract year, with quotes due August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT. This procurement is set aside 100 percent for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns.

Place of performance is Baca Dlo'ay Azhi Community School, Prewitt, New Mexico. The contractor must hold current professional licensure in New Mexico and maintain active security clearance throughout the contract period, with background investigation documentation required within 14 days of award. Services must be delivered through a HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant platform and include initial evaluations, triennial reevaluations, IEP development and participation, virtual individual and group therapy sessions, progress monitoring and documentation, parent consultation, Extended School Year services, and compensatory services on a four-day work week schedule.

This is a labor-hour contract with an estimated labor rate of $1,512 per hour, comprising a base year from August 31, 2026 through July 31, 2027 and four optional one-year extension periods for a potential five-year term. Key personnel must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution, maintain current New Mexico licensure and certifications, and provide a signed commitment letter. Quotes must include two volumes: a technical volume addressing capabilities and key personnel (not exceeding 10 pages) and an SF-1449 with pricing. Evaluation factors are capabilities, key personnel qualifications, and price fairness and reasonableness. Quotes remain effective for 120 calendar days after solicitation close. Submit quotes electronically to Charmaine Williams-James at charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu. NAICS 621340; PSC Q518.