Firm-Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Services – Two (2) Hospitalist/Nocturnist Services-Pine Ridge, SD

The Indian Health Service (IHS) utilizes the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form for solicitations, sources sought, and RFIs. This form requires offerors to self-certify their status as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 47 and HHSAR 326.601. Offerors must maintain IEE status throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods, notifying the Contracting Officer immediately if eligibility changes. Contracting Officers may request documentation for eligibility, and awards are subject to protest. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The document warns against false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for misrepresentation and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The form includes a representation section for the offeror to affirm or deny meeting the IEE definition, requiring signatures, printed names, tribal entity name, business name, and UEI number.

The Pine Ridge Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks contracted Hospitalist/Physician services to provide inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care at the Pine Ridge Hospital and associated facilities. This firm-fixed-price, non-personal services contract requires qualified, licensed, and board-certified physicians in Internal Medicine or Adult Medicine/Pediatrics to ensure continuity of care due to high patient demand and limited permanent staff. The contract includes a three-month base period and nineteen three-month options. Contractors must meet rigorous credentialing, privileging, and security clearance requirements, including federal background checks and PIV card issuance. Hospitalists will work 12-hour shifts, provide a full range of services, and comply with PRSU policies, including EHR documentation, peer reviews, and employee health requirements. The contractor is responsible for providing communication devices and a time clock system, while PRSU IHS furnishes medical equipment and facilities. All costs for meals and housing are the contractor's responsibility.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Great Plains Area (GPA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (IHS1520816) for market research to identify qualified Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide two (2) Hospitalist/Nocturnist services for the Pine Ridge Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. This is not a solicitation but aims to determine an appropriate acquisition method, potentially a set-aside. The anticipated NAICS code is 561320 (Temporary Help Services). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price non-personal services agreement with a three-month base period and nineteen three-month options. Services will be performed at the Pine Ridge facility, and contractor personnel must maintain specified staffing levels and adhere to government policies. Invoices will be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Interested parties must submit a capability statement by January 15, 2026, including company information, SAM UEI, GSA schedule, relevant experience, staffing capabilities, and a plan for addressing staff shortages.