One Registered Nurse (RN) - New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC) - Pueblo of Acoma, NM

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ No. 75H70726Q00053) for non-personal Registered Nurse (RN) healthcare services at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC) in Pueblo of Acoma, NM. The acquisition is set-aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns.

• Provide professional nursing care and services to Native adolescents in a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility.

• Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and observe/record patient conditions.

• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and develop/implement care plans.

• Coordinate with clinical staff and available resources for continuity of care.

• Provide patient and family education.

• Operate and maintain competency with medical equipment.

• Services are required 40 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break (excluding Federal holidays).

• Contractor personnel must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a current RN license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced certifications are preferred.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable agency policies, program objectives, and established practices.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA).

• Period of Performance: One base year (06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027) with four (4) one-year option periods (through 05/31/2031).

• Estimated Level of Effort: 2,080 hours per year.

• Medical Liability Insurance: Required in amounts customary for the applicable specialty, with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• Quotes are requested and will be evaluated based on a best-value tradeoff approach, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Quotes must be organized into three volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Prices must be valid for at least 90 calendar days from the date of quote submission.

• Offer Due Date: 04/20/2026 at 17:30 MDT.

• This acquisition is a Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Only quotes from ISBEE vendors will be considered.

• NAICS Code: 621399 with a small business size standard of $10.0M.

• Government-furnished equipment will be provided.

• The contractor shall comply with specific requirements regarding fingerprinting, health requirements, use of government vehicles, orientation, and training.

• The contract incorporates numerous FAR and HHSAR clauses by reference and in full text.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a fillable table for the "Registered Nurse (RN) – New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC) – Pueblo of Acoma, NM" opportunity (RFQ No. 75H70726Q00053). It serves as a pricing sheet for bidders to provide their proposed hourly rates and calculate total costs for the contract period.

• Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): The table outlines CLINs for a base year and four option years, covering the period from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031.
• Estimated Effort: Each year includes an estimate of 1 RN working 2,080 hours.
• Pricing Fields: Bidders must fill in the hourly rate ($________/hour) and the resulting annual total ($______________/year) for each CLIN.
• Grand Total: A field is provided to sum the base year and all option years.
• Notes: Important details are provided, including:
  • Total estimated effort is 2,080 hours per year (40 hours/week), with actual hours potentially varying.
  • Payment is based on actual hours worked at the quoted fully burdened hourly rate.
  • The hourly rate must be all-inclusive of all direct and indirect costs (labor, fringe, overhead, G&A, travel, taxes, etc.).
  • The total contract value is the maximum payable amount.
  • The period of performance start date is contingent on background investigations.
  • Bidders may submit quotes in their own format.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the pricing structure and estimate their costs. Bidders must complete this table (or a similar format) with their proposed hourly rates, ensuring the rate is fully burdened and all-inclusive. The provided estimates for hours and contract duration will help bidders assess the overall value and scope of the requirement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) as required by the Buy Indian Act. This form is to be submitted in response to a Sources Sought Notice, Request for Information (RFI), or Solicitation.

• Self-Certification: Offerors must certify whether they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership" under the Buy Indian Act.
• Eligibility Period: The enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Contractors must notify the Contracting Officer immediately if they no longer meet these requirements.
• Documentation: Contracting Officers may require documentation of eligibility, and awards may be subject to protest.
• Penalties: False or misleading information is a violation of law and punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731.
• Required Fields:
  • Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI #
  • Project Title
  • Date
  • Representation (checkbox for "does" or "does not" meet definition)
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable)
  • Name of the 51% owner of IEE Firm
  • Business Name
  • DUNS Number
  • Certifying Signature
  • Print Name

Bidders responding to opportunities that require adherence to the Buy Indian Act must complete and submit this form. It is crucial for demonstrating eligibility for set-aside or sole source contracts under this Act. Failure to meet the IEE definition or accurately complete this form could impact proposal evaluation and award.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-5451, Revision 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specific counties of New Mexico (Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos). The document lists numerous job titles with corresponding hourly rates and specifies general fringe benefits applicable to all listed occupations.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in the specified New Mexico area. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The document also outlines Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage, as well as the process for conforming unlisted occupations to the established wage determination.