Behavioral Health Counselors
ID: 140A2326Q0013Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

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

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MEDICAL- PSYCHIATRY (Q519)
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking proposals for Behavioral Health Counselors to establish a comprehensive behavioral health program at Pine Ridge School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The procurement aims to address ongoing crises, particularly the issue of youth suicide on the reservation, by providing on-site counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, and psychoeducational sessions for both general and special education students. The contract will be a Labor Hour type, requiring two full-time licensed counselors, with a base performance period from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions. Interested parties can contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details.

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    The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking proposals for Behavioral Health Counselors at Pine Ridge School (PRS) in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to establish a comprehensive, school-wide behavioral health program to address ongoing crises and the persistent issue of youth suicide on the reservation. The contract will be a Labor Hour type, requiring two full-time licensed counselors to provide on-site services, including counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, and psychoeducational sessions, for both general and special education students. The period of performance spans a base year from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. Key personnel must be U.S. citizens, possess necessary skills, and pass security clearances, including fingerprinting and background investigations, with strict disqualifiers for certain criminal offenses. The contractor must comply with various federal acquisition regulations, liability insurance requirements, and ensure the protection of personal identifiable information (PII) and personal health information (PHI). Invoices will be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The government will provide identification badges and essential equipment like laptops, while the contractor is responsible for personal expenses.
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