SPED Counseling for Red Rock Day School
ID: 140A2325Q0030Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

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)
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for SPED Counseling services at Red Rock Day School, located on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. The objective of this procurement is to provide educational and psychological support to approximately ten students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This contract includes a base year and four one-year options, requiring the contractor to deliver one-on-one counseling sessions based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and conduct periodic evaluations of student needs. Interested parties should contact Ashleigh Cleveland at Ashleigh.Cleveland@bia.gov for further details, as the procurement emphasizes adherence to federal acquisition regulations and small business provisions.

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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Education, for SPED Counseling services at Red Rock Day School, located on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. The contract is intended to provide educational and psychological support to students with disabilities in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The contract comprises a base year and four one-year options, with the expectation that approximately ten students annually will utilize these counseling services. The contractor is required to provide personnel, necessary materials, and a vehicle for service delivery. Services include one-on-one counseling sessions based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and periodic evaluations of student needs. The document emphasizes adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including provisions for small businesses, and outlines the evaluation process for proposals based on technical capabilities, key personnel, and pricing. Additionally, it mandates background checks for contractor employees and sets procedures for invoice processing via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). This RFP reflects the federal government’s commitment to improving educational services for vulnerable populations, ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and standards.
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