Community Health Representative E-Learning Training
ID: 75H70425R00009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEDIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/564f184d9227476a970866363da19660/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified businesses to provide Web-Based Interactive Distance Learning for Community Health Representative (CHR) Programs. The objective is to enhance the existing CHR E-Learning Training for approximately 1,200-1,800 CHRs across 300 tribes, which includes developing new training categories, updating course materials, and implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure continuous education oversight. This initiative is crucial for improving healthcare access and quality within American Indian and Alaska Native communities, particularly in addressing rising chronic disease rates. Interested parties must submit their responses by July 19, 2025, to Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer, at Brendon.Moran@ihs.gov, with the potential for a contract award structured as a base plus three option periods.

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    Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer
    brendon.moran@ihs.gov
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    Community Health Representative E-Learning Training SOW.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking to enhance its Community Health Representative (CHR) E-Learning Training through a comprehensive Statement of Work (SOW). The mission is to elevate the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives by expanding existing online training for approximately 1,200-1,800 CHRs across 300 tribes. The project will develop new training categories: CHR I - Foundations, CHR II - Navigation and Coaching, and CHR III - Supervisor Training. Components include updating course materials, implementing a Learning Management System (LMS), and ensuring continuous education oversight for CHRs who must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years. The contractor will maintain a participant database, oversee certificate renewals, and ensure culturally respectful training delivery. The project also involves delivering multimedia training resources, implementing secure web-based platforms, and providing ongoing technical support. Deliverables are to be submitted monthly and annually, with specific timelines for training completion and reporting, reinforcing the importance of effective training in addressing rising chronic disease rates within AI/AN communities. This initiative underlines the federal government's commitment to improving healthcare access and quality through targeted training and education for community health representatives.
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