Sources Sought IAW Buy Indian Act of 1910 for ED Registered Nurse Services at Parker Indian Hospital
ID: SS-26-PHX-011Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- NURSING (Q401)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d1d4f16e4a74931a97c828ec611421a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-personal professional emergency room registered nursing services at the Parker Indian Hospital in Arizona. The contract aims to address staffing shortages at the Colorado River Service Unit, which serves over 13,000 tribal members and includes a 17-bed acute care hospital and a 6-bed Emergency Department operating 24/7. Interested firms must respond by January 16, 2026, with a comprehensive submission that includes company details, a capability statement, and self-certification as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Michele Lodge at Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov or by phone at 702-204-9522.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michele Lodge, Contract Specialist
    (702) 204-9522
    Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires potential contractors 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 resultant contracts. This form, issued by the Division of Acquisition Policy (DAP), ensures that offerors meet 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. While self-certification is required, Contracting Officers may request additional documentation, and awards may be protested if eligibility is questioned. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Submitting false or misleading 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 form includes a representation section where the offeror indicates whether they meet the IEE definition with “Indian Ownership,” requiring the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, name of the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, business name, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
    Statement of Work 1 Dec 2025.pdf
    The Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) seeks non-personal professional Emergency Room Registered Nurse services for the Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, Arizona. This contract, spanning a 12-month base period and four one-year options, aims to mitigate staffing shortages and service disruptions. The facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a 17-bed acute care hospital, a 6-bed Emergency Department, and various outpatient services, serving over 13,000 tribal members across Arizona, California, and Nevada. Nurses will work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 ED. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years of ED experience, an accredited nursing degree, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Candidates must undergo an Indian Health Service security clearance, including fingerprint and exclusion list checks. The contract mandates adherence to CMS and Joint Commission standards, timely documentation, and cultural sensitivity. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with strict compliance required for licensure, background checks, and immunizations.
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