NNMC - General Surgery (Nocturnist) 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), Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought synopsis to identify prospective sources for two (2) General Surgery (Nocturnist) Services in Shiprock, NM. This notice is for market research purposes only to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two General Surgery (Nocturnist) Services to support the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Specific duties involve providing general surgery services during night shifts.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 621111 – Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Small Business Size Standard: $16 Million
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research (focus on identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information to Beverly Begay at beverly.begay@ihs.gov with the subject line SSN_NNMC- GS Nocturnist 1521454_1521464:
- Company Profile: Include UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described government requirement, including current/past performance for similar services or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, submit the completed "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (attached document).
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. All offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted for any future solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions. The attached form is critical for self-certifying as an Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act, which may be relevant for future set-asides.