Cultural Competency and Community Engagement Support

The contract seeks advisory services to align mental health counseling practices with Navajo (Diné) cultural values, focusing on community liaison work, cultural competency training for service providers, and the integration of community feedback into program design and delivery. The goal is to ensure mental health support is culturally grounded, respectful of traditional beliefs, and responsive to the unique needs of Navajo communities. Services must be delivered in close collaboration with tribal stakeholders to foster trust and sustainability. This is a subcontract under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for Native-owned small businesses, and falls under the NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026. The contracting office is the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior, and while specific location details are not provided, performance is expected to occur within Navajo Nation service areas. The set-aside designation prioritizes economic opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs while advancing culturally appropriate behavioral health outcomes.