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), specifically the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, is seeking a Part-Time Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide services at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center (UMUHC) in Towaoc, Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide child/adolescent psychiatric services, including assessments, medication management, and treatment. Key responsibilities also include offering consultation and education to clinical and behavioral health staff, and maintaining patient records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using SOAP format within 48 hours. The position requires approximately 16 hours per month, typically two 8-hour shifts, totaling around 192 hours per year. There is no on-call duty or weekend/Federal holiday work.
Key Requirements
- Licensure & Certification: Must be licensed in a U.S. state or territory and board-certified in Psychiatry. American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent is required.
- Experience: Experience with Native American or Alaska Native populations is preferred.
- Compliance: Adherence to the Pro-Children Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act is mandatory. A background investigation is also required.
- Insurance: The contractor must maintain medical liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FFP-EPA).
- Period of Performance: One base year (TBD/2026-TBD/2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through TBD/2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 621112 with a small business size standard of $13.5 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM MDT.
- Questions Due: June 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov.
- Quote Organization: Quotes must be organized into three volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best-value tradeoff, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being more important than Price.
- Required Documents: Signed SF-18 and signed/acknowledged amendments.
- Pricing: Bidders must provide a fully burdened hourly rate for the estimated 192 hours per year, covering all direct/indirect costs, taxes, travel, and overhead.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Shandiin DeWolfe
- Email: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov
- Phone: (505) 256-6755