FCRHC, One (1) Non-PSC - Primary Care Physician
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), Shiprock Service Unit (SSU), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing one (1) Non-PSC Primary Care Physician for the Urgent Care Department at the Four Corners Regional Health Center in Teec Nos Pos, AZ. This notice is specifically seeking Native American Owned Small Businesses or Indian Economic Enterprise Small Businesses. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Contract Primary Care Physician to serve the Urgent Care Department. The anticipated period of performance is 24 continuous months, structured as a base period plus three 6-month option periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 621111 – Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialist) with a $16.0M size standard.
- Set-Aside: Market research will determine the acquisition strategy, which may include Indian-Owned Enterprise, Total Small Business, other socio-economic set-asides, or unrestricted, with preference given to Indian economic enterprises under the Buy Indian Act.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 12:00 pm MST
- Published: March 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources must submit a capabilities package including:
- Confirmation of Buy-Indian set-aside status under NAICS 621111 (or proposed alternative NAICS with rationale).
- A completed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached document).
- For Non-Indian firms: indication of firm size (small/other-than-small) and socio-economic program participation (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB).
- A positive statement of intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor for a future solicitation.
- Firm's UEI Number.
- Evidence of recent (within 5 years) similar experience, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, percent of work self-performed, and customer points of contact.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. The information gathered will inform the acquisition strategy. If a set-aside is used, FAR 52.219-14 (DEVIATION 2019-01) Limitations on Subcontracting will apply, requiring the concern to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract with its own employees. The attached IEE Representation Form is critical for demonstrating eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.