Speech and Language Services (SLP) for Baca Dlo¿Ay
ID: 140A2325Q0063Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5a32713694bc4e6fbf99d83fee839f30/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is soliciting proposals for Speech and Language Services (SLP) at the Baca Dlo'Ay Azhi Community School in Prewitt, NM. The procurement aims to engage Indian-owned small businesses to provide essential therapy services from March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, with an option for a one-year extension, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and background checks due to the sensitive nature of working with Indian children. This initiative is crucial for enhancing educational support for Indigenous students and promoting economic development within Indian communities. Interested contractors should submit their quotes by the specified deadline and can reach out to Charmaine Williams-James at Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu or call 505-803-4266 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WILLIAMS-JAMES, CHARMAINE
    (505) 803-4266
    Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu
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    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Speech and Language Services at the Baca Dlo'Ay Azhi Community School in Prewitt, NM, issued by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The RFQ seeks proposals from Indian-owned small businesses to provide necessary therapy services from March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, with an optional year extension. Key details include performance expectations, pricing summaries for therapy and travel, and the requirement for a firm fixed-price purchase order. The solicitation also emphasizes adherence to certain federal acquisition regulations, background checks for contractor personnel due to sensitive roles involving Indian children, and the use of an electronic invoicing system for payment requests. The document establishes a clear framework for contractor engagement, underscoring compliance with legal standards while aiming to promote economic development within Indian communities. Prospective contractors are encouraged to submit quotes by a specified date and must fulfill specific regulatory and contractual obligations throughout the project duration. Overall, this RFQ serves both as a procurement mechanism and as a directive to bolster services within the educational sector serving Indigenous students.
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