Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility needs (5) Certified Nurse Midwife Nonpersonal Services

This combined synopsis/solicitation, IHS1523368_IHS1523366_IHS1523371_IHS1523373_IHS1523376_revision_1, is an Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside for five Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Services. The acquisition is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services). Services will be performed at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, AZ, over one three-month base period and seven three-month option periods. Quotes must include administrative documents, past performance (2-5 CPAR reports for pediatrician nonpersonal services and 2 past performance questionnaires), technical capability (detailed approach to PWS, key personnel qualifications, and recruitment/retention plan), and pricing information. Key personnel must meet specific licensure, certification, and experience requirements. Evaluation factors prioritize Past Performance and Technical Capability over Price. Offers are firm for 60 calendar days. Various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses apply, covering areas such as responsibility matters, subcontracting limitations, and medical liability insurance.

This combined synopsis/solicitation, IHS1523368_IHS1523366_IHS1523371_IHS1523373_IHS1523376, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for five Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Services. It is an Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 561320 (Temporary Help Services) and a $34.0 million size standard. Services will be performed at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, AZ, for a base period of three months and seven three-month option periods. Quotes must be emailed to Bennett Arvessto (bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov) and include administrative documents, past performance (2-5 CPARs or questionnaires for Pediatrician nonpersonal services), technical capability and approach, and detailed pricing. Past Performance and Technical Capability are significantly more important than price. Numerous FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, covering areas such as responsibility matters, tax liability, anti-lobbying, and specific requirements for health care services and protection of children.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (IHS1523368_IHS1523366_IHS1523371_IHS1523373_IHS1523376_revision_1) for five Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) services, designated as an Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside. The contract includes a three-month base period and seven three-month option periods, totaling 24 months, with services to be performed at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Chinle, AZ. Quotes must include administrative documents (ISBEE Representation Form), past performance (2-5 CPARs/Questionnaires for CNM services within 3 years), technical capability (detailed PWS approach, key personnel profiles, recruitment/retention plan), and pricing (detailed hourly rates with breakdown). Key personnel must meet specific qualifications and certifications. Evaluation factors prioritize Past Performance and Technical Capability over Price. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations, ethical conduct, and specific reporting requirements. Offerors must maintain liability insurance of $1M per occurrence and $3M in aggregate. Quotes must be submitted in PDF format, with each volume as a separate labeled file, to Bennett Arvessto (bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov) by the specified deadline.

This document addresses frequently asked questions regarding the CNM Solicitation Notice ID: IHS1523368_IHS1523366_IHS1523371_IHS1523373_IHS1523376_Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility. Key clarifications include: NRP and ALSO certifications are required post-award; both CPARS and Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are necessary for past performance evaluation; NPDB reports are required at proposal submission; and letters of reference for Key Personnel are needed during credentialing. The document also identifies current incumbent contractors (75H71025F80235 & 75H71024F80146), mentions a waitlist for on-campus housing with nearby hotel options, and outlines standard work schedules including 12-hour shifts and weekend rotations. The Chinle facility has two permanent OB/GYNs, performs approximately 260 deliveries annually, and has an operating room for cesarean sections. The requirement for two PPQs will remain unchanged.