Lean Six Sigma Training Program and Support Services
ID: 75H70425R00013Type: 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- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking qualified contractors to develop and implement a Lean Six Sigma Training Program aimed at enhancing healthcare quality and operational efficiency for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The program will establish a structured training framework featuring tiered certification levels—Yellow, Green, and Black Belt—focused on methodologies for continuous process improvement, including data analysis and process mapping. This initiative is crucial for fostering a culture of quality and sustainability within IHS facilities, aligning with the agency's Strategic Plan and addressing compliance with healthcare standards. Interested vendors must submit their responses by August 17, 2025, to Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer, at Brendon.Moran@ihs.gov, with the expectation of a contract award for a base period plus two option years.

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    Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer
    brendon.moran@ihs.gov
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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to develop and implement a Lean Six Sigma training program focused on enhancing healthcare quality and operational efficiency for American Indians and Alaska Natives. This initiative, under the Office of Quality's Division of Innovation and Improvement, aims to establish a structured, scalable training framework that equips healthcare professionals with methodologies for continuous process improvement, leading to better patient outcomes and organizational performance. The program will feature tiered certification levels — Yellow, Green, and Black Belt — encompassing concepts such as data analysis, process mapping, and root cause identification. Training will include interactive modules, coaching, and practical applications, fostering a culture of quality and sustainability within IHS facilities. The effort aligns with IHS’s Strategic Plan and addresses the need for compliance with healthcare standards and patient safety. The contractor's responsibilities will also include post-training support, impact measurement, and the establishment of a cadre of internal trainers to ensure long-term capacity building. The training will be delivered primarily online, facilitating widespread access across federal IHS facilities.
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