The Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) for the Indian Health Service (IHS) outlines specific requirements for individuals seeking positions involving child care services or regular contact with Indian children. Mandated by the Crime Control Act of 1990 and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, this form includes questions regarding arrests or charges involving children and convictions for certain felony or misdemeanor offenses. Applicants must disclose such information under penalty of perjury and are subject to criminal history background checks. The document emphasizes the agency's commitment to ensuring the safety of children by establishing minimum character standards for employees in these sensitive roles.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, RFIs, and subsequent contracts. This form verifies that the enterprise meets the IEE definition 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. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest if eligibility is questioned. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Providing false information is a violation of law, punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, with false claims subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Past Performance Survey is a critical tool used by the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate contractor performance for federal contracts. This survey gathers detailed information on a contractor's past projects, including client details, contract value, performance period, and project contacts. It features open-ended questions to assess contract scope, complexity, and relevance, as well as the contractor's planning, staffing, and adherence to timelines. The survey includes a comprehensive rating system—Excellent, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable—across key performance areas such as Quality of Service, Cost Control, Timeliness of Performance, Business Relations, and Customer Satisfaction. This structured evaluation helps the government assign an overall past performance rating, ensuring a thorough and objective assessment for source selection. The document is marked

The Indian Health Service (IHS) in Albuquerque, NM, seeks two optometrists for the Santa Fe Indian Health Center and its satellite clinics through a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number: 75H70726Q00014). This firm-fixed-price contract includes a base year and four option years, with a cascading set-aside preference for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. The optometrists will provide comprehensive eye care, including diagnosis, treatment, minor surgical procedures, and screenings. Key requirements include a Doctoral degree in Optometry, an active unrestricted license, medical professional liability insurance ($1M/$3M), BCLS certification, and various immunizations. Contractors must undergo extensive background checks, including criminal history and fingerprinting, and complete mandatory training on child protection, trauma-informed care, and information security. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotations to other health centers. The IHS will provide essential equipment like computers and PPE, while contractors must supply uniforms and personal medical instruments. Invoicing will be done monthly via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and payment will be made through electronic funds transfer (EFT). The contract emphasizes adherence to HIPAA, federal conduct standards, and IHS IT policies, with performance evaluations conducted periodically.