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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, RABQ2100066 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 2001-03. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 621340 and the business size maximum is $5.0 Million.The proposed contract is a small business set-aside. All small businesses shall provide a breakdown of their costs to demonstrate that at least 51% of the cost of contract performance incurred for travel, supplies, training materials, personnel, etc. shall be performed and incurred by the prime. All small businesses shall comply with FAR 52.29-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Government. Please provide a breakdown of your costs. The breakdown shall include an hourly and daily rate and an estimate for your travel costs which shall be reimbursed at the actual travel costs in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. The Period of Performance (POP) shall be from August 16, 2010 to July 31, 2011. The option year POP shall be from August 01 to July 30 for each subsequent year. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work. The contract shall be awarded as a firm fixed price contract with a base and four option year periods. Please provide a lump sum cost with a breakdown of your costs for all five years. This office is requesting quotes on the following item: 0001 BASIC Year: Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psycho-educational /Diagnostician Services for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) School located on the Isleta Indian Reservation in New Mexico in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The school is: Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, NM. The QUANTITY is Forty (40), The UNIT is Day. 0002 Option Year One (1): Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psycho-educational /Diagnostician Services for the BIE School located on the Isleta Indian Reservation in New Mexico in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The school is: Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, NM. The QUANITY is Forty (40), The UNIT is Day. 0003 Option Year TWO (2): Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psycho-educational /Diagnostician Services for the BIE School located on the Isleta Indian Reservation in New Mexico in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The school is: Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, NM. The QUANTITY is Forty (40). The UNIT is Day. 0003 Option Year THREE (3): Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psycho-educational /Diagnostician Services for the BIE School located on the Isleta Indian Reservation in New Mexico in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The school is: Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, NM. The QUANTITY is Forty (40). The UNIT is Day. 0004 Option Year FOUR (4): Provide all travel, supplies, materials and personnel to provide Psycho-educational /Diagnostician Services for the BIE School located on the Isleta Indian Reservation in New Mexico in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The school is: Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, NM. The QUANTITY is Forty (40). The UNIT is Day. The SOW is as follows: Background: The Bureau of Indian Education serves as a branch of the state education agency (SEA) for 66 elementary and secondary schools and dormitories serving 17,000 students located in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Statement of Work calls for professional related services to assist the targeted Isleta Pueblo School in implementing the special education and related services as authorized under P.L. 108-446 Individualized with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). The purpose of IDEIA program is to improve academic achievement of students with disabilities and introduce strict accountability measures to hold schools, districts and states responsible for the academic results of student with disabilities. Approximately 49 schools will be funded Part B Funds through a formula based process to provide special education and related services for eligible children with disabilities. POSITION: School Psychologist licensed in the State of New Mexico. The school is Isleta Elementary School, Isleta, New Mexico. IDENTIFIED STUDENTS: The number of hours required (based upon the students IEP) is approximately 32 hours per month. We believe that the needs of the students can be met with a contract of 40 day per school year, this would include time for the assessment and reassessment process. The number of days for psychological Services may increase or decrease during each year depending on the number of students that require service for each school year. The school psychologist will address psychological and behavioral problems manifested in and associated with educational systems by utilizing psychological concepts and methods in programs or actions which attempt to improve the learning, adjustment and behavior of students, including assessment and psychological pre-referral/intervention procedures in a school-related setting. Psychological foundations: The school psychologist shall demonstrate knowledge of basic psychological principles including:a. the relationship between biological principles (e.g. biological bases of development, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology) and psychological functioning in normal and abnormal development;b. the manner in which concepts of social and cultural diversity with relation to an understanding of individuality;c. using developmental principles to identify potential exceptionalities in students d. methods and models for identifying and diagnosing conditions of exceptionality;e. principles, concepts and processes related to human learning;f. basic research methodology as applicable to school related problems; andg. the relationship between social setting and the psychological functioning of students. Educational foundations: The school psychologist shall demonstrate knowledge of educational foundations including:a. the organization and administration of school psychological services, including record keeping; the social, philosophical, historical, and cultural issues in education; state standards and benchmarks; school curriculum, intervention programs and strategies;b. the current identification, referral, evaluation, and placement procedures for students with exceptionalities based upon state and federal regulations. The school psychologist shall possess the knowledge and professional expertise to collaborate with families and school and community-based professionals in designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that effectively respond to the educational and mental health needs of students. The school psychologist shall demonstrate knowledge of ability to:a. conduct multi-method psychological and psycho-educational assessments of students as appropriate;b. conduct psychological and educational assessments to include fair and non-discriminatory evaluation of the areas of: personality, emotional status, social skills and adjustment, intelligence and cognitive functioning, scholastic aptitude, functional and adaptive behavior, language and communication skills, academic knowledge and achievement, sensory and perceptual-motor functioning, family/environmental/cultural influences, level of acculturation, career and vocational development, aptitude, and interests.c. utilize formal assessment instruments, procedures, and techniques such as interviews, observations, and behavioral evaluations;d. have particular regard for the context and setting in which their assessments take place and will be used; ande. adhere to the regulations and standards of state and national professional organizations regarding assessment techniques, non-biased assessment, and programming for all students. Interventions, direct and indirect: The school psychologist shall demonstrate the ability to implement direct (e.g., including counseling and behavior management) and indirect (e.g., including consultation, systems and organization change) intervention using educational and psychological principles when participating as a member of a team of school, school related, and community professional personnel, as outlined in the following: Learning/cognitive setting: The school psychologist shall demonstrate the ability to:a. plan and implement procedures for assessing the needs of students and recommending strategies for increasing learning and efficiency;b. consult with appropriate personnel in the development of instructional programs, including vocational programs;c. assist schools in working with parents to foster positive approaches to student's learning;d. assist school personnel in developing, monitoring, and evaluating appropriate and measurable instructional/vocational/transitional objectives; ande. consult with school personnel about the classroom environment. Social/affective setting: The school psychologist shall demonstrate the ability to:a. plan, develop, and implement school-wide procedures for assessing the social/emotional needs of students and for recommending strategies for increasing social/emotional growth;b. assist school in working with parents to foster positive emotional growth in their children;c. assist school personnel in developing, monitoring, and evaluating objectives for social/emotional growth; andd. consult with school personnel about fostering a healthy social/emotional environment in the school. Intervention techniques: The school psychologist shall demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate intervention strategies which may include the following:a. individual and group counseling with students;b. remediation, including the provision of direct assistance to students receiving special education;c. consultation with individuals and groups which may include parents, school personnel, and community agencies;d. risk and threat assessment; ande. behavioral management. Please include your TAX ID Number, CAGE Number (obtain at www .ccr.gov), and DUNS Number when submitting your quote. The Offeror shall provide a copy of their credentials, including but not limited the college diploma. The offeror shall have a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Personnel Security and Suitability Program in accordance with the Background Investigations Clause. Please contact the Security Office at (505) 563-5287 to begin process after award is established. The Offeror shall respond to the Evaluation Factors delineated at the end of this synopsis. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given if full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. The provisions at FAR 52212-I Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications apply to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their quote. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.arnet.gov. Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference. Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (SPR 1998). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); FAR 52.219-4, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (FEB 2000); FAR 52.23 2-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, FAR 52.214-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52 Changes Fixed Price (Alt I), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (as amended), FAR 52.242-IS Stop Work Order, FAR 52,242-17 Government Delay of Work, Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, DL&R 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims; Background Investigations Clause; Travel Costs Clause; FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (para 1, 15 days); FAR 52.217-9. Option to Extend the Term of the contract (para (a) 15 days, 15 days; para(c)5 years); 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options; and, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation. The Evaluation Factors are: (1) Price (2) Technical Capability: Describe ability to meet the SOW; (3) Past Performance: Provide recent & relevant contracts for the same or similar items, contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information. Quotes will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company; electronic submissions via fax are acceptable. Fax your quotes to (505) 563-3019. The due date for receipt of quotes is AUGUST 12, 2010; 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. You may mail your quote to BIA, Albuquerque Acquisitions Office, Attn: Marita Roth, P.O. Box 26567, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Express mail address is 1001 Indian School Rd, Ste 347, Albuquerque, NM 87104.