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Q--Clinical Psychologist Services

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.INDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICE · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking clinical psychologist services. This work falls under NAICS code 621330, which covers offices of mental health practitioners (excluding physicians). The Bureau of Indian Affairs operates schools and educational programs serving Native American communities, so these services likely support student mental health, behavioral intervention, or related psychological services in that context. Specific scope details—including caseload expectations, service locations, duration, and deliverables—see the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to certified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside.

To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 621330 (see the solicitation or SBA Table of Size Standards for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more Indian Tribes, individual Indians, or a combination of both
• Have its management and daily business operations controlled by such ownership
• Be currently certified as an ISBEE in the federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of bid submission

If you are not currently ISBEE-certified, you cannot bid this opportunity. Certification is handled through the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Division of Capital Investment or through a tribal certification process recognized by the Department of the Interior. Verify your active status in SAM.gov before investing bid preparation effort.

How to put together a competitive bid

Personnel credentials: Clinical psychology services require licensed practitioners. Expect to document state licensure, doctoral-level credentials (Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology), and possibly specialized experience with children, adolescents, or Indigenous communities. If the BIA requires specific tribal-area licensure or reciprocity agreements, see the solicitation.

Past performance: Federal buyers prioritizing mental health services in educational settings will look for relevant contract history. Prepare a concise past performance narrative emphasizing: school-based or youth-focused psychological services; work in federally funded programs; and culturally responsive care in Native American communities if applicable.

Pricing strategy: As a professional services contract, labor rates typically dominate cost structure. Research BIA and comparable Department of Interior clinical service contracts for rate benchmarks. Consider whether to propose staff-level blends (e.g., senior psychologist plus early-career associate) if the solicitation permits. See the solicitation for any disclosed government estimate or ceiling rates.

Tribal preference factors: Some BIA acquisitions weigh benefit to tribal communities. If your enterprise is tribally owned or employs tribal members, articulate this community impact clearly if the solicitation requests it.

Compliance: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often require immediate responsiveness—confirm whether this is a simplified acquisition with streamlined proposal requirements or demands a full technical/management/past performance volume.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation for 140A2327Q0296 on SAM.gov immediately. The notice was posted October 8, 2026, with responses due October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time—a compressed 22-day window. Download all attachments, verify your ISBEE certification status, and confirm any amendments before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →