Speech Therapy Services for Ojo Encino Day School

The Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of the Interior is seeking to procure speech therapy services for Ojo Encino Day School through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued on July 15, 2025. The contract requires a licensed speech and language therapist to provide comprehensive services to 21 identified special education students, including conducting speech and language evaluations, developing and implementing individualized education plan (IEP) interventions, providing teacher consultations, and submitting quarterly progress reports. The contractor must conduct two eight-hour on-site service days per week and participate in multidisciplinary education team meetings while maintaining a culturally competent, holistic approach to supporting students' educational potential. The solicitation emphasizes building effective relationships with students, educators, administrators, and parents as a key objective. The response deadline for this procurement is July 22, 2025, providing vendors with only seven days to submit their quotes.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors, restricting participation to qualifying businesses under this special designation. The base contract period spans one year from August 4, 2025 to August 3, 2026, and includes three weeks of Extended School Year (ESY) services beyond the standard academic calendar. The services will be performed at Ojo Encino Day School, requiring significant on-site presence from the contracted speech therapist. The contract structure involves serving 21 special education students who require speech and language therapy interventions as part of their educational support services. No information regarding the contract value, budget range, or incumbent contractor details was provided in the solicitation materials.