Tsaile Health Center needs (1) Family Practice Physician nonpersonal service
SOL #: IHS1520444Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
WINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, United States
Place of Performance
Tsaile, AZ
NAICS
Temporary Help Services (561320)
PSC
Other Medical Services (Q999)
Set Aside
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 7, 2026, 11:00 PM
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 NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC, is soliciting quotes for one (1) Family Practice Physician non-personal service for the Tsaile Health Center in Tsaile, AZ. This opportunity is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services for a Family Practice Physician at the Tsaile Health Center. The Performance Work Statement (PWS), attached to the solicitation, details the specific duties and responsibilities required for this role.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Duration: One-year base period plus two (1) year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside.
- Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.
- Published Date: April 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance, Technical Capability and Approach, and Price. Past Performance and Technical Capability are significantly more important than cost or price.
- Proposal Volumes:
- Volume 1: Administrative Documents (IHS IEE Representation Form).
- Volume 2: Past Performance (max 8 pages, including CPARs and Past Performance Questionnaire).
- Volume 3: Technical Capability and Approach (max 20 pages, including detailed approach and Key Personnel profiles).
- Volume 4: Price (max 2 pages, detailed pricing aligned with Schedule of Items).
Additional Notes
- A period for questions is available up to 10 days before the quote due date.
- The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov and www.acquisition.gov/hhsar.
- Attachments include the Performance Work Statement, Business Associate Agreement, IHS IEE Representation Form, and Past Performance Questionnaire.
People
Points of Contact
Bennett ArvesstoPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 16, 2026