Staffing: PT, OT, and SLT
ID: 140A2325Q0038Type: 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

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ba85a61b378f4811b25bf5a941f65f83/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified contractors to provide staffing services for Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and Speech-Language Therapists (SLT) at the Bureau of Indian Education's Pine Ridge School in South Dakota. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price and emphasizes participation from small and Indian-owned businesses, with an anticipated base year running from February 19, 2025, to February 18, 2026, along with four optional renewal years. These services are crucial for supporting the educational needs of students requiring specialized therapy, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and privacy regulations, including the handling of personal identifiable information (PII). Interested parties can contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details regarding the proposal submission process and requirements.

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    Azure, Leah
    (505) 803-4256
    leahr.azure@bie.edu
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    The document details a Request for Proposal (RFP) for staffing services, specifically for Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and Speech-Language Therapists (SLT), to serve the Bureau of Indian Education at Pine Ridge School, South Dakota. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price and emphasizes participation from small and Indian-owned businesses, with an anticipated base year from February 19, 2025, to February 18, 2026, and four optional renewal years. The RFP stipulates the necessity for all personnel to pass security clearances and adhere to stringent safety, health, and privacy regulations regarding personal identifiable information (PII). Contractors are responsible for providing their own supplies while the government guarantees timely payments and sets clear invoicing guidelines. The proposal also incorporates various federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing quality standards and performance evaluations, particularly under the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). This ensures that selected contractors maintain high service delivery consistent with federal standards while also promoting transparency and efficiency in government contracting.
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