Speech-Language Therapist
ID: 140A2325Q0062Type: Combined Synopsis/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

MEDICAL- EVALUATION/SCREENING (Q403)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a450f7e514734c688390d82a25a3578a/view
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    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking proposals for Speech-Language Therapy services at St. Stephens Indian School, as outlined in a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contractor will be responsible for providing licensed speech therapists to conduct assessments, therapy sessions, and collaborate with educators and parents for students with speech or language deficits, with an estimated total of 448 therapy hours per year. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and providing essential educational services to students in need. Interested parties should contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details, with the contract period running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, and options for two additional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Azure, Leah
    (505) 803-4256
    leahr.azure@bie.edu
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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bureau of Indian Education for Speech-Language Therapy services at St. Stephens Indian School under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The solicitation outlines that the project will run from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with options for two additional years. The contractor is expected to provide licensed speech therapists who will perform assessments, therapy sessions, and collaboration with teachers and parents for students with speech or language deficits. The total estimated hours per year for therapy is 448. The RFP specifies that the contractor must comply with federal regulations concerning privacy and protection of personally identifiable information. It mandates background checks for personnel who will have contact with students, ensuring that they meet specific suitability criteria. Additional operational stipulations include safety compliance at the school, and that contractors are responsible for their own expenses related to food and lodging. The document stresses the importance of hiring small businesses, with specific clauses around payment structures, tax identification, and invoice submission via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's electronic payment platform. The overall objective is to secure essential educational services for students requiring speech therapy in a compliant and efficient manner.
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