Health Promotion/Disease Prevention On-Site Training - IHS Rockville, MD
ID: 75H70425Q00012solType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- LECTURES (U001)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77415387e81444f2b41415cc2ca14c20/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking a contractor to provide Health Promotion and Disease Prevention training for IHS staff in Rockville, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for planning and implementing a 1.5-day training session for 30 participants, followed by eight virtual coaching sessions over a four-month period, with a focus on enhancing health literacy among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This initiative aligns with the IHS Agency Work Plan and aims to improve healthcare accessibility for underserved communities. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by 10:00 AM EST on January 17, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Darryl Smith at darryl.smith@ihs.gov. The contract is fixed-priced, with a focus on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and Indian Economic Enterprises, and emphasizes technical capability, relevant past performance, and price in the evaluation process.

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    Darryl Smith
    darryl.smith@ihs.gov
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    Combined Synopsis - Health Literacy.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 75H70425Q00012, aimed at acquiring training services for Indian Health Service (IHS) staff in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The acquisition is fixed-priced, focusing on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), with a size limit of $19.5 million (NAICS 541990). Contractors must provide quotations that include a firm-fixed price for a four-month base period, flexible in both in-person and virtual training methods. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability, key personnel, relevant past performance, and price, with technical factors deemed most critical. Quotations are due by 10:00 AM EST on January 17, 2025, with questions accepted until January 13, 2025. Interested parties must confirm the receipt of their quotes via email to Contract Specialist Darryl Smith at the provided address. This RFQ highlights the government's initiative to enhance training for health staff while fostering small business participation within the Indian economic community.
    Posting - Submital Instructions to Offerors Health Litearacy 12.19.24.pdf
    The document outlines the evaluation criteria for contractor selection in a Health Literacy training program targeted at American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. It details four main evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Key Personnel, Relevant Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability requires detailed descriptions of expertise in health literacy, understanding social determinants of health, and the capability to train various healthcare disciplines, along with cultural competency in AI/AN communities. Key Personnel submissions must highlight qualifications, experience, and respect for Native American customs, with a focus on candidates holding doctoral degrees and familiarity with these communities. Relevant Past Performance emphasizes contractors' performance quality on similar projects, requiring evidence from completed contracts. Finally, the Price section mandates a completed pricing matrix with supporting documentation. The evaluation process incorporates both technical and cost factors under a Best Value Continuum approach, allowing trade-offs between price and technical merits. The overall aim is to ensure that selected contractors possess the necessary skills and experience to effectively deliver culturally competent health literacy training to underserved populations.
    RFQ - 75H70425Q00012.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at procuring services from a contractor to train Indian Health Service (IHS) staff in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. The contractor is expected to plan and implement training sessions, provide virtual coaching, and compile evaluation summaries. The RFP specifies that the training should accommodate 30 participants in Rockville, MD, over a duration of 1.5 days, including travel and materials. Key points include a firm-fixed price requirement, with submissions due by January 8, 2025, and several mandatory adherence clauses, such as compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The document stresses the contractor’s obligation to ensure that all delivered materials conform to accessibility requirements, and if any deficiencies are identified post-award, the responsibility for remediation lies with the contractor. This RFP reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the training capabilities of IHS staff, while also emphasizing the importance of accessibility and compliance with federal regulations in the procurement process.
    SOW - Health Literacy - Posting.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to implement a 1.5-day health literacy training aimed at improving the health status of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. This initiative is aligned with the 2024 IHS Agency Work Plan and supports the HHS Health Literacy Work Plan and Healthy People 2030. The contractor will provide training for 30 participants in Rockville, MD, and follow-up with eight virtual coaching sessions over four months. The scope includes planning, delivering the training, conducting post-training coaching, and providing an evaluation summary. Essential contractor responsibilities include managing personnel, ensuring timely communication, and adhering to ethical standards. Notably, the contractor must have a doctoral degree and experience working with AI/AN communities, and respect Native American customs throughout the contract. Deliverables include training materials, certificates of attendance, and a workshop evaluation, all to be submitted to the IHS Contracting Officer Representative. This contract showcases the federal government’s commitment to enhancing health literacy and improving healthcare accessibility for underserved populations.
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