NNMC, One (1) Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), Northern Navajo Medical Center, is conducting a Sources Sought for one (1) Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner. This market research aims to identify capable 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 Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner to serve the Internal Medicine Departments at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. The anticipated period of performance is 12 continuous months, structured as a Base period plus one (1) Option Period, each 6 months in duration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Anticipated 12 months (Base + 1 Option, 6 months each)
- NAICS Code: 621399 – Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (Small Business Size Standard: $10.0M)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine acquisition strategy, with strong preference for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-asides under the Buy Indian Act. Other socio-economic set-asides or unrestricted may be considered if IEE interest is insufficient.
- 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 for NAICS 621399 (or proposed alternative NAICS with rationale).
- Completed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached document).
- For Non-Indian firms: Indication of firm's 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.
- Firm's UEI Number.
- Evidence of recent (within the last five years) similar experience, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, percentage/description of self-performed work, and customer points of contact.
Key Document: IHS IEE Representation Form
The attached IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form is critical for bidders. It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" as required by the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this form, be registered with SAM, and be aware that false information carries penalties. This form is essential for qualifying under the Buy Indian Act preference.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; it is for information and market research only. The government assumes no financial responsibility for response costs. If a requirement is set-aside, 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.