NPSC: Tour Coordinator Services
ID: 75H71025Q00135Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

PSC

MEDICAL- NURSING (Q401)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 9, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for two Non-Personal Service Contracts for Tour Coordinator services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. These contracts aim to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers within the Navajo Nation by providing essential nursing services, with each contract requiring 2080 service hours over a performance period from May 19, 2025, to November 18, 2025. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans and economically disadvantaged women, emphasizing the importance of culturally competent healthcare for approximately 201,583 Navajo Nation members. Interested parties must submit their proposals by May 9, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Michelle James at michelle.james@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-871-5841.

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Apr 22, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The document is an amendment (No. 0001) to a solicitation regarding a contract related to nursing services, which is set to be developed for the Navajo Area Office. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions posed by potential offerors and to extend the submission deadline to May 9, 2025. This amendment outlines key elements, including that the period of performance will be from May 19, 2025, to November 18, 2025. Critical inquiries addressed include details about incumbent contractors, award dates, credential submissions, orientation logistics, and the absence of government-provided housing. Importantly, all changes to personnel must follow a formal modification, even in emergencies. The amendment confirms the requirement for candidates to possess valid nursing licenses and necessary certifications at the proposal submission stage. Acknowledgment of the amendment by offerors before the submission deadline is substantiated as crucial to prevent automatic rejection of proposals. Overall, the document ensures clarity and outlines essential requirements for compliance with federal contracting procedures within the context of regional nursing services.
Apr 22, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for two Non-Personal Service Contracts for Tour Coordinators in Nursing Services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. These contracts aim to provide essential nursing services, addressing a shortage in healthcare workers within the Navajo Nation. The performance period spans two years, with each contract requiring 2080 service hours. The successful offeror must adhere to performance work statement guidelines, including administrative and clinical duties. The procurement is designed for small businesses, promoting participation from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses, and other certified small entities. Compliance with various federal regulations, such as payment procedures, insurance mandates, and labor standards, is mandatory. The document ensures alignment with healthcare standards while enabling flexibility in contractor performance. Emphasis is placed on quality service delivery to approximately 201,583 Navajo Nation members, underscoring the IHS's commitment to culturally competent healthcare. The detailed contract clauses and attachments specify operational requirements, evaluation metrics, and terms of service, reinforcing the federal government's strategic approach to health service management in indigenous communities.
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