Standardized Assessment and Evaluation Services

The contract requires the provision of norm-referenced, standardized assessments for students referred for speech and language evaluations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), with all evaluations to be completed within the mandatory 60-day timeline. Services must be delivered by an entity qualified to conduct clinical language and communication assessments in accordance with federal special education guidelines, ensuring accurate identification of speech and language disorders to support appropriate educational planning and intervention. The work is to be performed in alignment with federal standards and must adhere to the specific requirements of the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Department of the Interior. This subcontract is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns, as defined by the Department of the Interior and Indian Health Services, and is classified under NAICS code 621340 for offices of mental health and substance abuse practitioners. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and is accessible through the SAM.gov portal. While the exact location of performance is not specified, the services are intended for students within jurisdictions served by the Indian Education Acquisition Office, with performance potentially occurring in tribal or federally recognized Indian communities. The contract emphasizes timely, culturally aware, and clinically rigorous evaluations to meet the educational and developmental needs of Native American students.