Q--PT/PTA SERVICES SY 26/27

The contract solicitation for PT/PTA Services SY 26/27, identified by solicitation number 140A2326Q0125, is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, targeting Indian Economic Enterprises with a NAICS code of 621340 and a size standard of $12.5 million in average annual receipts. It seeks in-person physical therapy and physical therapy assistant services for students at Crownpoint Community School in New Mexico during the 2026–2027 school year, with the potential to extend through July 31, 2029, via two optional years. Performance must occur onsite at least one day per week, aligning with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and includes participation in IEP meetings, teacher consultation, progress reporting, maintaining case logs, and documenting services in the National Automated System for Indian Education (NASIS). All services must adhere to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Federal Acquisition Regulation, and Bureau of Indian Education requirements. Submissions must be made as two PDF volumes—technical and pricing via SF-1449—electronically by May 22, 2026, to the designated point of contact; zipped files are prohibited. The evaluation process is a best-value trade-off, prioritizing contractor capabilities and key personnel qualifications above price, with no numerical weights assigned. Key personnel must be U.S. citizens with current New Mexico licensure, a master’s degree in physical therapy, and signed letters of commitment; deviations are non-responsive. Personnel must pass security clearance before onsite work and may not be substituted within the first 120 days without formal approval. Indian preference is required in hiring and subcontracting, and offerors must certify their status as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises using the IA-IEE Representation Form. The contract mandates use of the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) for invoicing, with no alternatives allowed. Options to extend services for up to six months total are incorporated by reference, along with strict confidentiality obligations, whistleblower protections, and disclosures regarding payments to influence federal transactions. All offerors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and false certifications may trigger penalties under federal false claims statutes.