Tsaile Health Center needs (1) Family Practice Physician nonpersonal service
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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 Indian Health Service, is seeking a contractor to provide one (1) Family Practice Physician Non-Personal Service for the Tsaile Health Center in Tsaile, AZ. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The opportunity was updated on April 30, 2026, with revised evaluation factors and additional Questions and Answers. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The selected physician will provide non-personal family practice services at the Tsaile Health Center. The clinic operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with contracted physicians covering the walk-in clinic during these hours (including a 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM lunch break). The facility utilizes the IHS-EHR LIVE system. Patient volume is approximately 16 patients per day, with 30-minute visit slots. Services include care for pediatric patients; however, obstetric (OB) care is not provided. There is no on-call requirement for this position. The current staffing model includes 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and 1 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) on permanent staff. ACLS and PALS certifications are required as determined by the Chinle Service Unit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 561320 (Temporary Help Services), with a small business size standard of $34.0 million.
- Period of Performance: One base year plus two (1-year) option periods.
- Place of Performance: Tsaile Health Center, Tsaile, AZ 86556.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM MST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov.
- Required Quote Content: Solicitation number, quoter's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, and information addressing evaluation factors.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Past Performance, Technical Capability and Approach, and Price. Past Performance and Technical Capability combined are significantly more important than cost or price.
- Proposal Volumes: Volume 1: Administrative Documents; Volume 2: Past Performance (max 8 pages); Volume 3: Technical Capability and Approach (max 20 pages); Volume 4: Price (max 2 pages).
- Award Intent: The Government intends to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Government-furnished housing is not available; however, contractors can rent furniture for available housing or utilize hotels in nearby Chinle, Arizona. Questions and Answers have been released, clarifying details such as the absence of an incumbent contractor. Refer to Solicitation No. IHS1520444_revision_1 in its entirety for full details and required attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Business Associate Agreement, IHS IEE Representation Form, and Past Performance Questionnaire.