Pinon Health Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area, is seeking proposals for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Services at the Pinon Health Center, AZ. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for non-personal services, specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). Proposals are due April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal LPN services to support the Pinon Health Center, including the Ambulatory Health Care Center, Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, and potentially other local IHS facilities. Duties include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, and inter-facility transports. Services must adhere to competency standards, facility policies, Joint Commission, OSHA, IHS, and HIPAA regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Labor-Hour Contract
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027 (with options for flexible terms like 13 weeks, 1-3 years, or intermittent support).
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 561320 (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
- Published Date: March 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to Tanya Begay (tanya.begay2@ihs.gov). Proposals require four volumes: Administrative Documents, Past Performance, Technical Capability and Approach, and Price. Evaluation factors prioritize Past Performance and Technical Capability and Approach as significantly more important than Price. A Past Performance Questionnaire is provided for references.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS), Department of Labor Wage Determinations, an IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, a Business Associate Agreement, and a Past Performance Reference Questionnaire.