The Performance Work Statement (PWS) No. PHC-23-0610 outlines the requirements for non-personal Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) services at the Pinon Health Center, part of the Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Navajo Area. The primary goal is to provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The PWS details the scope of services, including outpatient general medicine, urgent care, and potential rotations to other facilities within the Chinle Service Unit. Key requirements for contractors include specific experience, active licensure, board certification, DEA license, and various health and immunization standards. The document also covers government-furnished property, contractor responsibilities, work schedules, conduct, performance evaluation, and adherence to various federal and IHS policies, emphasizing patient safety, data management, and cultural awareness. The contract is performance-based, with a matrix for quality assurance and termination clauses.
This combined synopsis/solicitation is an Request for Quotation (RFQ) for two non-personal service contracts for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) or Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) at the Pinon Health Center, Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS). The contract is for 12 months, with services performed according to the Performance Work Statement. Quotes are due by August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST and must be emailed to Whitney Shorty at whitney.shorty@ihs.gov. Submissions require four volumes: Administrative Documents, Technical Proposal, Past Performance of Vendor, and Price. Evaluation factors, in order of importance, are Past Performance, Technical Capability, Candidate Qualifications, and Price, with non-price factors significantly more important than cost. Key clauses include those for Indian Preference, medical liability insurance, and compliance with HIPAA and the REAL ID Act.