Pine Ridge Medical Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Forest Service is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified small businesses for Medical Services at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center (JCC) in Chadron, NE. This is for preliminary market research only; no proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. The purpose is to gauge interest and capabilities from various small business categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide basic medical services on-site at Pine Ridge JCC, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for students to support their employability. Services include examinations, assessments, treatment, prescription issuance, immunizations, health monitoring, hospitalization recommendations, follow-up care, and prevention planning. The focus is on early identification, basic care, health promotion, and education, delivered by a Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Conduct initial physical examinations and develop treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation.
- Treat minor conditions, episodic illnesses, and provide first aid/CPR.
- Manage chronic conditions and provide acute care.
- Prescribe medications and collaborate on long-term management.
- Participate in relevant committee meetings.
- Maintain medical equipment and report on health matters monthly.
- Establish a medical referral system for specialized care.
- Ensure patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
- Participate in quality improvement and health education programs.
- Coordinate with other center departments.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and Job Corps regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), seeking various small business categories.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 09:00 AM ET
- Published: April 06, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pine Ridge Job Corps Center, Chadron, NE.
- Period of Performance: On-site services required weekly, typically 1-2 days/week, M-F, 8 am-5 pm.
Personnel & Standards
Staff must possess active, unrestricted licenses to practice independently in Nebraska, maintain required certifications and insurance, and agree to background checks. Services must comply with federal, state, OSHA, HIPAA, and AMA guidelines, as well as Job Corps and DOL standards. The government will provide adequate workspace, examination rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Submission Details
Responses, including a capabilities statement and your SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Louis Lieb at louis.lieb@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. A Request for Quote (RFQ) and firm-fixed-price contract are contemplated based on responses.