Sources Sought for Instructor Led Development Training for Finance
Overview
Buyer
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), Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting a Sources Sought for Instructor-Led Development Training for Federal Finance. This market research aims to identify businesses capable of providing certification courses for Federal Financial Management Levels I-IV. The agency is exploring the feasibility of an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 27, 2026.
Purpose & Context
This notice, issued under FAR 15.201(c)(3) and FAR 10.001, is solely a request for information and not a solicitation. Its primary goal is to determine appropriate set-aside strategies. Pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and IHM 5.5-6, IHS must give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) when authorized and practicable.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for instructor-led (in-person and virtual) courses leading to certification in Federal Financial Management Levels I-IV for the Division of Accounting Services at the Albuquerque Area Office. The training aims to enhance competencies in financial reporting, compliance, and workforce capability.
- Level I (Base Year): Approx. 120 hours for 6 students, covering financial management, budgeting, accounting, internal controls, and appropriations law.
- Level II (Option Year 2): For 4 students, focusing on budget execution, formulation, congressional budget process, decision support analytics, and PPBE.
- Level III (Option Year 3): For 2 students, including budget justification, intermediate analytics, federal financial statements, Excel analysis, advanced appropriations law, and enterprise risk management.
- Level IV (Option Year 4): For 1 student, covering leadership, decision-making, strategic planning, advanced appropriations law, and activity costing. The primary NAICS code is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: Base year plus four option years (12 months each).
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Total Small Business set-aside is appropriate.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 12:30 PM MST (18:30 UTC).
- Published: March 19, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Albuquerque, NM (on-site or virtual via Zoom).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information to Stephanie Begay (Stephanie.Begay3@ihs.gov):
- Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) confirming SAM registration.
- Company's business size for NAICS 611430, including designations like HUBZone, ISBEE, Small Business, SDVOSB, SDB, and/or WOSB.
- A completed "IHS IEE Representation Form" indicating whether the company meets the definition of an IEE. This form is critical for IEE qualification under the Buy Indian Act.
- A capability statement, product brochure, and/or relevant past performance demonstrating the ability to provide the required services. Automated or incomplete responses will be considered non-responsive.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to assess industry capabilities and inform the decision on potential set-aside strategies, particularly regarding the feasibility of an ISBEE or Total Small Business set-aside. This notice does not guarantee a future solicitation.