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

**THIS IS A BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE per Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47 and only offers form Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are t... **THIS IS A BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE per Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47 and only offers form Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 95-13 Personal services Contracts. This solicitation notice is a request for proposals “Non-Personal Service” contract for one (1) Wound Care Registered Nurse to provide services at Northern Navajo Medical Center, (NNMC) U.S. Hwy 91 North, Shiprock, NM. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Period of Performance will be issued for 6 months each will have 1) Base Period 2) with an Option 1 Period. The assignment is through the stated period of performance or until the position is filled with a permanent hire. In such instances, the nurse will be released from contract assignment. The North American Industry Classification System or NAICS code is 561320 with a small business size standard of $30M. This solicitation is using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. In accordance with 52.204-7(b)(1) prospective contractors must have – and maintain (in accordance with 52.204-13(c) – an active profile in the System for Award Management at beta.SAM.gov in order to submit a quote. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to any contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance and Qualifications. The Evaluation Factors and significant factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates shall be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. All candidates are required to have an official United States social security number. Do not send a copy of RN’s social security card with profiles. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Incomplete submission(s) of REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT be reviewed or considered including direct submission to the hospital unit managers. In addition, any profiles received after the closing date WILL NOT be accepted. ** It is the responsibility of the Offeror to submit only qualified, applicable, and available personnel. ** IDENTIFY profile submission with solicitation Notice ID number only: IHS1486050_WC Attached each RN complete profile: Curriculum vitae, resume, licensures, and all relative documents for proposed candidates. currently/valid contact information- phone number/email address. RN “BLS” Certifications “must” be attached to the profile. Profiles without certification will not be referred for interview. Provide a complete and sign Pricing Schedule (attached). The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Hourly Rate shall be an All-Inclusive Hourly Rate, meaning travel, per diem, lodging/housing, transportation, meals, and applicable taxes (i.e. federal, state and local). Provide evidence of Provider’s Experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years. Provide evidence of the Contract Company’s Past Performance in providing steady supply of candidates to fill the vacancies. Provide a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached). Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) for each candidate Provide company Unique Entity ID (UEID) The Contractor will start until the Purchase Order is signed by Contracting Officer U.S. Citizenship is required Email offer directly to the Contract Specialist. Verni Harrison-Yazza, Contract Specialist at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov

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

****************************************************************************** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BID... ****************************************************************************** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors. ****************************************************************************** Project Title: Registered Nurse Services for Wound Care Tracking Number: IHS1486050_WC (use in email subject line for submission) The Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) located at HWY 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420 is seeking capable sources to supply one (1) Registered Nurse (RN). The estimated period of performance is from February 8, 2024 for August 8, 2024 six (6) months with an option to extend six (6) more months. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 561320 – Temporary Help Services with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice. In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice. THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED. NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) Tuesday January 2, at 12:00 pm – MST. AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE: Confirm the Buy-Indian set-aside status you qualify for under following NAICS Code: 561320 Temporary Help Services If the proposed NAICS is not the customary or applicable NAICS relative to the needs description, include your firm’s proposed NAICS and rationale for the different NAICS. If claiming IEE or ISBEE status, complete and submit the attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. If Non-Indian, indicate firm’s size – small or other-than-small; and other socio-economic program participation such as small-disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and/or WOSB/EDWOSB A positive statement of your intention to submit a quote to an upcoming solicitation as a prime contractor. Provide firm’s UEI Number. Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with work similar in type and scope to include: Contract Numbers Project Titles Dollar Amounts Percent and complete description of work self-performed. Customer points of contact with current telephone number and email address. All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties, or any other type of set aside. Point of Contact: Verni Harrison-Yazza, Contract Specialist Phone: 505-368-7031 Email: verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov Place of Performance: Northern Navajo Medical Center HWY 491 North Shiprock, NM 87420 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.