Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility needs (5) Certified Nurse Midwife Nonpersonal Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area, is seeking five (5) Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Non-Personal Service healthcare providers for the Chinle Comprehensive Healthcare Facility in Chinle, AZ. This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) to support the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide uninterrupted outpatient and inpatient Certified Nurse Midwifery Services at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) and potentially other IHS facilities within the Navajo Area. Key personnel must meet specific qualifications, including board certification, accredited midwifery program completion, valid licenses, CPR/BLS/ALSO/NRP certifications, and relevant experience. Duties encompass professional medical services, independent care for mothers and babies (including high-risk patients), medical record management, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to cultural awareness practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: One three-month base period plus seven three-month option periods, totaling approximately 24 months.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 561320, TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES (Size Standard: $34.0 million)
- Quotes Due: May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov. Submissions must include the solicitation number, quoter's name/address/phone, UEI, and EFT indicator. Proposals will be evaluated based on Past Performance, Technical Capability and Approach, and Price. Past Performance and Technical Capability are significantly more important than price. Submissions require three volumes: Administrative Documents, Past Performance, and Technical Capability and Approach, with pricing submitted separately.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS), Business Associate Agreement, IHS IEE Representation Form, and Past Performance Questionnaire. A site visit is mentioned, but no specific date or time is provided.