Emergency Room Physician Assistant Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Gallup Indian Medical Center, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Emergency Room Physician Assistant Services in Gallup, NM. This notice aims to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, specifically exploring set-asides for Small Business Indian Firms or Small Business concerns under the Buy Indian Act. Responses are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought notice is for Emergency Room Physician Assistant Services. The specific details of the services required will be outlined in a future solicitation, but this market research is to gauge industry capability and interest.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 621111 (Offices of Physicians, except Mental Health Specialists)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if a 100% Set Aside for Small Business Indian Firms or 100% Set Aside for Small Business concerns is feasible, in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47).
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST
- Published: January 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gallup Indian Medical Center, 561 E. Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 87301
Evaluation
Responses will be used for informational and planning purposes only to determine the acquisition strategy, such as Indian-Owned Enterprise set-asides, Total Small Business set-asides, other socio-economic set-asides, or an unrestricted approach. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Additional Notes
Interested firms must provide the following minimum information:
- Confirmation of Buy-Indian set-aside status under NAICS 621111, by completing the attached Self-Representation Form (IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf).
- A positive statement of intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor for an upcoming solicitation.
- UEI Number and CAGE Code.
- Evidence of recent (within the last five years) experience with similar work, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, percent of work self-performed, and customer points of contact with current telephone and email.
The attached IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf requires self-certification as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) and outlines eligibility requirements and legal consequences for false information. If adequate interest from Buy-Indian concerns is not received, the solicitation may be issued under a different set-aside or as unrestricted without further notice.
Point of Contact: Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist, (505) 930-1975, Melissa.Lake@ihs.gov.