Opportunity
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Bid Protests #140A2325Q0207
Occupational Therapy Services for Mariano Lake Community School
Buyer
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education
Posted
December 08, 2025
Identifier
140A2325Q0207
NAICS
621340
This opportunity involves the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, seeking occupational therapy services for Mariano Lake Community School in Crownpoint, New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Education - Services Requested: - Occupational Therapist (1 position) - Occupational Therapy Assistant (1 position) - Key Requirements: - Vendors must submit resumes, proof of education, certifications, licensure, and direct contact information for key personnel - If key personnel are not currently employed, a signed statement of commitment is required - Evaluation criteria include qualifications and capability, key personnel, past performance, and price - The solicitation was protested by Oready, LLC, but the protest was denied, affirming the agency's need for qualified staff at the start of the school year - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement - Period of performance covers the school year, from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Description
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education issued RFQ No. 140A2325Q0207 for occupational therapy services at Mariano Lake Community School in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The contract covers two positions: an occupational therapist and an occupational therapy assistant, from August 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The solicitation evaluated quotations based on qualifications and capability, key personnel, past performance, and price. Key personnel requirements included submission of resumes, proof of education, certifications, licensure, direct contact information, and a signed statement of commitment if not currently employed. A protest by Oready, LLC challenging these requirements as unduly restrictive was denied by the GAO, affirming the agency's justification for ensuring qualified staff are in place at the start of the school year.