Q--OT/COTA SERVICES

The contract solicitation 140A2326Q0114 is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 621340 for occupational therapy and certified occupational therapy assistant services to be delivered at Crownpoint Community School in Crownpoint, New Mexico, during the 2026–2027 school year with two optional one-year extensions through July 31, 2029. The work requires in-person delivery of therapy services one to two days per week, including participation in IEP meetings, student evaluations, progress reporting via the NASIS system, and consultation with school staff, with additional support during a four-week Extended School Year in June 2027. Services must be culturally competent, performed in a Native American reservation setting, and aligned with federal regulations including FAR and DIAR clauses. The solicitation mandates that all key personnel be U.S. citizens, pass mandatory background checks under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, and obtain security clearance before onsite work, with substitutions restricted for the first 120 days unless under emergency conditions. Indian Preference applies to hiring, requiring the contractor to make every effort to employ qualified Native American or Alaska Native individuals. The contract type is inferred as firm-fixed-price with labor-hour pricing, and proposals must include an SF-1449 with pricing and a technical narrative not exceeding ten pages, submitted electronically via email by the specified deadline. Invoicing is strictly electronic through the Internet Payment Platform, and all submissions must exclude personally identifiable information. Key compliance requirements include adherence to federal minimum wage standards, paid sick leave mandates, Buy American provisions, FOIA disclosure rules, and protections for government records under 18 U.S.C. § 641. The evaluation process prioritizes contractor capability, key personnel qualifications including state licensure and advanced degrees, and price, with selection based on the most advantageous proposal, not lowest price technically acceptable. All offerors must be certified small businesses and provide a UEI and CAGE code, and compliance with representations regarding foreign transactions, Iran-related activities, and security prohibitions is mandatory. Performance is FOB destination at the school site, with final acceptance by the government, and no packaging or marking specifications are detailed. The contracting office is the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, with Charmaine Williams-James as the primary point of contact.