Q--PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICE FOR SY 2026/2027

The contract is a solicitation for psychological services under the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside program, specifically targeting qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises to provide specialized school psychology services at Mariano Lake Community School in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The services encompass comprehensive psychological evaluations and re-evaluations for students with disabilities, aligned with Individualized Education Programs and federal statutes including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and ESSA, requiring strict adherence to New Mexico licensing standards, APA and NASP guidelines, and Bureau of Indian Education security protocols. The contract includes a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two one-year options, totaling up to 1,808 hours of service annually across in-person diagnostic services, parent-teacher conference support, and summer diagnostic interventions. All personnel must be U.S. citizens, hold valid New Mexico school psychologist licenses, pass BIE security clearances, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and direct experience working with Native American populations, with a strong preference for hiring enrolled tribal members or their descendants. The solicitation mandates strict submission requirements, including two clearly labeled electronic volumes—Technical and SF-1449—submitted via email by May 4, 2026, with the technical narrative capped at ten pages. Offerors must self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise and a small business, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with numerous FAR clauses including those on whistleblower rights, equal opportunity, labor standards, trafficking prevention, and Buy American provisions. Contract administration is handled by the Indian Education Acquisition Office in Albuquerque, with invoicing required through the Internet Payment Platform, and inspections conducted on-site at the school by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Key personnel are subject to stringent substitution rules during the first 120 days, must have submitted background investigations within required timeframes, and must provide their own test materials and equipment. The award will be made through a trade-off process evaluatingCapabilities, Key Personnel, and Price, with no formal lowest-priced technically acceptable methodology applied, and the government retains the right to exercise options based on performance and prevailing wage adjustments.