ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
R--Physical Therapy Services, St. Stephens Indian Sch
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140A2326Q0071
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking physical therapy services for St. Stephens Indian School to support special education needs under IDEA. The contractor must provide a qualified physical therapist to assess students, develop and implement therapy programs, consult with teachers and parents, participate in IEP and multidisciplinary meetings, and prepare required documentation. The work is structured as a labor-hour effort with services provided onsite or digitally, and the performance period includes a base year from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 plus four option years extending through March 31, 2031; key requirements also include background investigations for personnel working with Indian children, IPP electronic invoicing, and evaluation of technical understanding, personnel qualifications, relevant experience, and price. Quotes are due May 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and offerors must acknowledge the amendment or their offer may be rejected.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
621340
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
PSC Code
R499
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER
Solicitation Documents
Sol_140A2326Q0071_Amd_0002.pdf
PDF•214 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment to solicitation 140A2326Q0071/0002 addresses physical therapy services, providing clarifications and outlining the periods of performance for base and option years. It includes a Q&A section, specifying that compensatory service minutes are part of the estimated 464 hours, with 58 hours allocated for three students receiving 40 minutes of therapy weekly, normally over two days. The document details five-year physical therapy services, with a base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and four subsequent option years, each with an anticipated exercise date in March and covering April 1 to March 31 of the respective years, extending through March 31, 2031. Offers must acknowledge this amendment via specified methods, and failure to do so may result in rejection. No other actions are specified in this amendment.
Sol_140A2326Q0071.pdf
PDF•637 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Division of Acquisitions, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140A2326Q0071 for Physical Therapy Services at St. Stephens Indian School. This solicitation is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)/Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and is a Labor Hour type purchase order. The contract includes a base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and four option years, extending the period of performance through March 31, 2031. Key requirements include adherence to FAR and DIAR clauses, electronic invoicing via the IPP system, and background investigations for contractor personnel working with Indian children. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the contractor's understanding of the Statement of Work, personnel qualifications, relevant experience, and price.
Sol_140A2326Q0071_Amd_0001.pdf
PDF•203 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment to solicitation 140A2326Q0071/0001 outlines significant changes to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Indian Education Acquisition Office. The primary purpose of this amendment is to reclassify the solicitation from an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside to a Small Business (SB) set-aside. Consequently, all ISBEE-specific provisions and clauses are removed, and SB provisions and clauses are incorporated. The due date for offers is extended from May 8, 2026, to May 26, 2026, and the solicitation due time is changed from 17:00 PM to 16:00 PM. The period of performance, initially from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, will be adjusted accordingly upon award. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment via specified methods to ensure their offer is not rejected.
Attachment_4_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.pdf
PDF•29 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The provided government file outlines the self-certification requirements for an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term. The document warns that submitting false or misleading information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims during performance subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. It includes an "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" that requires offerors to provide their federally recognized tribal entity name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), legal business name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner of the IEE firm, along with a certifying signature and printed name. Contracting Officers can request additional eligibility documentation at any point in the acquisition lifecycle.
Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work.pdf
PDF•165 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for special education physical therapy services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for St. Stephens Indian School. The contractor must provide a qualified Physical Therapist to assess students' physical abilities, develop and implement therapy programs, and consult with teachers and parents. Services include conducting evaluations, participating in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings, and preparing documentation. The Physical Therapist will work four days a week, four hours a day, for 29 weeks, either onsite or digitally, with services potentially reduced after mandated compensatory minutes are met. Key personnel must have a Master's degree in physical therapy, two years of experience (preferably with Native American students), a Certificate of Clinical Competence, and a state license. Deliverables include daily student files, monthly goals and objectives for IEPs, quarterly student progress reports, and monthly assessments.
Attachment_3_Wage_Determination.pdf
PDF•73 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for Wyoming, specifically for the counties of Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie. It outlines minimum wage rates for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles. The determination also details fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and paid holidays. It includes important notes on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, concerning paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. Specific instructions for computer employees and air traffic controllers regarding exemptions and special pay are provided. Additionally, it defines hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowance requirements, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications under the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.
Attachment_2_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx
Excel•11 KB•May 19, 2026
AI Summary
This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Physical Therapy Services at St. Stephens Indian School. The RFP details the labor rates for a base year and four option years, with an estimated 488 hours of service per year, totaling 2440 hours over the five-year period. The labor rate is all-inclusive, covering services within the scope of work. The estimated number of on-site service hours is based on student enrollment and calculated as 29 weeks at 4 days per week, 4 hours per day, plus 16 hours for PT conferences and 8 hours for home visits. The document indicates that all financial values are currently set at zero, implying these are placeholders to be filled by bidders.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 3, 2026
amendedAmendment #1May 11, 2026
amendedAmendment #2May 12, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026
Agency Information
Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
Office
INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE
Point of Contact
Name
Nahlee-Marshalek, Michelle