Part-Time Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Services (Psychiatrist/PMHNP) - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center
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), Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for Part-Time Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Services at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center in Towaoc, CO. This is to identify qualified vendors, specifically Psychiatrists or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), capable of providing services approximately 1-2 days per month. Responses are due April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The IHS seeks to identify businesses capable of providing child and adolescent psychiatric services on a part-time basis. Services are anticipated to be performed for 8-hour shifts, totaling an estimated 12-24 days per year. The primary NAICS code for this requirement is 621112 – Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Anticipated 12-24 days per year (part-time)
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside or a Total Small Business Set-Aside can fulfill the requirement, pursuant to the Buy Indian Act.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM MDT
- Published: April 20, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested businesses must submit:
- Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm SAM registration.
- Company's business size for NAICS 621112 (e.g., HUBZone, ISBEE, Small Business, SDVOSB, SDB, WOSB).
- The attached "IHS IEE Representation Form," indicating whether the company meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise.
- A capability statement, product brochure, and/or past performance information demonstrating ability to provide the services. Responses must provide all requested information; automated or incomplete responses will be deemed non-responsive.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research and is not a solicitation. The "IHS IEE Representation Form" is critical for bidders seeking opportunities under the Buy Indian Act, requiring self-certification of Indian Economic Enterprise status and outlining eligibility criteria and penalties for misrepresentation. All submissions should be emailed to Shandiin DeWolfe at Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov.