(5) Five Registered Nurses for NNMC OB/GYN Inpatient Department

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 75H71026Q00146, issued by the Northern Navajo Medical CTR, modifies the original solicitation by including a Performance Work Statement (PWS) as an attachment. The solicitation is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set Aside. The closing date for offers remains May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT, with the period of performance from June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. This amendment ensures that all terms and conditions of the original document, except for the stated changes, remain in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by other specified methods, to avoid rejection of their offer.

The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Non-Personal Service Contract for Obstetric Inpatient (OB/GYN) Nursing Services to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) in the Navajo Area, specifically at the Northern Navajo Medical Center and associated health centers. The contract aims to address a nationwide shortage of nurses in rural areas. It details the scope of nursing duties, including labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care (Level I and II), along with specific knowledge and skills required. The PWS also covers work schedules, leave requests, timesheets, ethics, performance evaluations, contractor identification, and the management of medical and IT information. Crucially, it lists comprehensive contractor qualification requirements such as experience, licensing, certifications (e.g., AWHONN, NRP, BLS, ACLS), health requirements, immunizations, language proficiency, cultural awareness, IT skills, and background checks. The document emphasizes adherence to various federal and healthcare standards and policies, ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive patient care.

This document is a wage determination for Service Contract Act (SCA)-covered contracts in San Juan County, New Mexico, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It outlines minimum hourly wage rates for various administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance occupations, among others, with the last revision on December 3, 2025. It also details required fringe benefits, including health and welfare payments, paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays annually. Special provisions are included for computer employees (exemptions apply based on duties and compensation), and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Hazardous pay differentials (4-8%) are specified for work involving ordnance and explosives, and uniform allowance guidelines are provided. The document concludes with the conformance process (SF-1444) for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with SCA regulations.

The Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a mandatory appendix to contracts with the Indian Health Service (IHS), a covered entity under HIPAA. It ensures that business associates, as defined by 45 C.F.R. § 160.103, appropriately safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI). The agreement outlines the business associate's obligations, including compliance with HIPAA rules, safeguarding PHI, reporting unauthorized uses or disclosures, and handling breaches of unsecured PHI. It also details procedures for individual access, accounting of disclosures, and amendment of PHI. Permitted uses and disclosures by the business associate are specified, primarily for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, or as otherwise required by law. The IHS, as the covered entity, is responsible for providing its Notice of Privacy Practices and informing the business associate of any limitations or restrictions on PHI use. The agreement includes termination clauses and indemnification provisions, ensuring the business associate covers costs related to HIPAA non-compliance. This BAA ensures the secure and compliant handling of sensitive health information in line with federal regulations.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, and requests for information. This form ensures compliance with HHSAR 326.601, requiring IEE status at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Contracting Officers may request documentation for eligibility, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Additionally, successful offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Submitting false or misleading information is a violation punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form includes a representation section for the offeror to confirm or deny IEE status with Indian Ownership, requiring signatures, printed names, tribal entity names, business names, and DUNS numbers.

Solicitation no. 75H71026Q00146 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial non-personal healthcare services, specifically for four Registered Nurses in the Inpatient OB/GYN Department at Northern Navajo Medical Center. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The contract includes a base period of six months and four six-month option periods, each requiring 1040 hours of service. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability and approach, and price. Submissions must include administrative documents, a technical capability and approach volume, and a detailed price volume. Key personnel qualifications and a project schedule are required. The document also outlines various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) provisions and clauses applicable to the acquisition, emphasizing responsibilities, certifications, and compliance requirements for contractors, including those related to indemnification, medical liability insurance, and personnel security.

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 75H71026Q00146) for Non-Personal Health Care Services, specifically for four Inpatient OB/GYN Registered Nurses. The acquisition is 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set Aside. The solicitation was issued on April 24, 2026, with offers due by May 8, 2026, at 1500 MD. The services are to be delivered to the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. The contract includes an initial period of performance from June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with four additional option periods extending through November 30, 2028. Each period requires 1040 hours of service. Invoices must be submitted electronically through www.ipp.gov. This RFP outlines the requirements for healthcare services, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and electronic payment processes for a specialized small business set-aside.

Amendment 0002 to solicitation 75H71026Q00146, issued on April 24, 2026, details changes to an acquisition for OB/GYN Registered Nurses. This acquisition is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set Aside. The amendment increases the required number of OB/GYN Registered Nurses from four to five, includes a revised Combined Synopsis and Solicitation document, and extends the solicitation closing date to May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT. The period of performance for this contract is from June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the specified deadline to ensure their offers are considered.

This combined synopsis/solicitation, RFQ No. 75H71026Q00146, seeks quotes for four Non-Personal Healthcare Services for Registered Nurses in the Inpatient OB/GYN Department at Northern Navajo Medical Center. Classified under NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services), this acquisition is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The contract includes a 6-month base period and four 6-month option periods. Offerors must submit proposals in three volumes: Administrative Documents (SF-1449, certifications, ISBEE representation), Technical Capability and Approach (PWS compliance, key personnel, project schedule), and Price (detailed pricing per CLIN, hourly rate breakdown). Quotes failing to address all volumes will be non-responsive. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability and Approach, capability to meet the Period of Performance Schedule, and Price, with options evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement. Various FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses apply, including those related to responsibility matters, subcontracting limitations, and contractor personnel security.