R--COUNSELING SERVICES

The Bureau of Indian Education, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting firm fixed price counseling services for the Crystal Boarding School located in Navajo, New Mexico. This opportunity, designated under NAICS 621330, is set aside 100 percent for small businesses. The contract consists of a base year running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four subsequent option years extending the period of performance through December 31, 2030. The scope of work focuses on providing qualified personnel to support students, particularly within special education programs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Award decisions will be based on a trade-off methodology considering price, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and technical capability. Key personnel must provide signed letters of commitment and undergo mandatory background investigations by the Bureau of Indian Education and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency before gaining onsite access. Contractors are required to adhere to strict cybersecurity and PII protections, including the use of encrypted VPNs and a prohibition on storing sensitive data on personal devices. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Internet Payment Platform and compliance with various federal prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and specific foreign software.