Q--SPEECH SERVICES

Solicitation 140A2326Q0234 is a total small business set-aside request for quote issued by the Bureau of Indian Education for in-person speech therapy services at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, New Mexico. The contract is a labor-hour purchase order with a base period from August 24, 2026, to July 31, 2027, and four subsequent option years extending through July 31, 2031. The scope of work involves providing speech-language services to up to 20 students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The contractor is expected to provide 1,008 labor hours per period, which equates to approximately three days per week for 42 weeks. Key personnel must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and maintain current New Mexico state licensure. Strict security requirements are in place, requiring all staff to pass background investigations through the BIE Personnel Security and Suitability Program or the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency before beginning on-site work. Award will be determined via a trade-off process balancing price against technical factors, including cultural sensitivity to Native American communities, experience with BIE populations, and alignment with IEPs. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and student data management via the BIE NASIS system.