NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Navajo Medical Center located in Shiprock, NM, is preparing to issue a non-personal service contract for an Operating Room Assistant (Surgical Scrub Technician) to support the Operating Room Department. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 12 and FAR 13 procedures, with Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. IHS1508521 anticipated to be released on or by February 15, 2025. Prospective contractors must maintain an active profile in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for submission. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability to meet government requirements, past performance, and pricing. Quotes are expected to be due by February 22, 2025, with interested parties able to contact Verni Harrison-Yazza, Contract Specialist, at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov for additional information.
The contract is specifically set aside for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the NAICS code 561320 - Temporary Help Services, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The initial period of performance will be six months, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The procurement falls under the Medical-Other Product Service Code (PSC Q999), indicating a specialized healthcare support role. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract represents a targeted recruitment for a critical healthcare support position within the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Contractors will need to demonstrate the ability to provide a qualified Surgical Scrub Technician who can effectively support operating room procedures and meet the specific requirements of the Indian Health Service.
IHS1508521 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
2/13/25, 2:50 PM NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking capable Indian Economic Enterprise sources to provide Operating Room Assistant (Surgical Scrub Technician) services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The applicable NAICS code is 561320 Temporary Help Services, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Interested firms must submit a capabilities package by November 4, 2024, which should include confirmation of Buy-Indian set-aside status, IEE or ISBEE status, firm size and socioeconomic program participation, and recent relevant experience. The government will evaluate the market information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, such as an IEE set-aside, small business set-aside, or unrestricted competition.
This procurement will be set aside under the Buy Indian Act. The government is looking to ascertain the potential market capacity to provide the required services. Firms claiming IEE status must meet the definition throughout the offer, award, and contract performance periods. The contract value and duration are not specified in the pre-solicitation notice, but the government is seeking to identify qualified sources to potentially award a non-personal service contract for Operating Room Assistant (Surgical Scrub Technician) services.
IHS1503520-3 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
10/24/24, 5:41 PM NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Shiprock Service Unit at Northern Navajo Medical Center, is seeking four Operating Room Assistants (Surgical Scrub Technicians) through a non-personal service contract. The solicitation (Request for Quotations No. IHS1503520_3) will utilize FAR 12 and FAR 13 procedures for acquiring commercial items under simplified acquisition methods. Potential contractors must submit a past performance capability statement, completed price schedule with hourly rates, and an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) form. Evaluation factors will include technical capability to meet the statement of work requirements, past performance, and pricing. Key dates include a deadline for inquiries on December 23, 2024, at 11:00 am, with final quotes due by December 30, 2024.
This contract is specifically a Buy Indian set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, meaning only Indian-owned small businesses can submit quotes. The contract has a base performance period of six months from January 13, 2025, to June 12, 2025, with an option to extend an additional six months through January 12, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and demonstrate at least 51% Indian ownership. The place of performance is Shiprock, New Mexico, with the work to be conducted at the Northern Navajo Medical Center located on US Highway 491 North.
IHS1503520_3 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
12/19/24, 11:54 AM NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Northern Navajo Medical Center located in Shiprock, NM, is seeking a non-personal service contract for four Operating Room Assistants (Surgical Scrub Technicians). The procurement will be conducted under Request for Quotations No. IHS1503520_3, utilizing FAR 12 and FAR 13 procedures for acquiring commercial items. Prospective contractors must maintain an active profile in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for submission. Evaluation factors will primarily focus on the quoter's technical approach to meeting or exceeding the government's requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work. The Request for Quotations is scheduled to be issued by December 13, 2024, with quotes due by December 23, 2024.
The contract is a Total Indian-own, Small Business, Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, classified under NAICS code 561320 for Temporary Help Services with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The initial period of performance is six months, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The procurement is specifically designated as a Buy Indian opportunity, highlighting the focus on supporting Indian-owned businesses. Potential contractors can seek additional information by contacting Verni Harrison-Yazza via email at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will support medical staffing needs at the Northern Navajo Medical Center.
IHS1503520_3 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
12/12/24, 5:46 PM NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit, is seeking a non-personal service contract for one Operating Room Assistant (Surgical Scrub Technician) at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The contract will be procured using FAR 12 and 13 procedures, with a focus on commercial item acquisition and simplified acquisition methods. Qualified contractors must have a minimum of 24 months relevant experience, current Basic Life Support certification, and demonstrate cultural awareness of American Indian healthcare practices. Evaluation factors will include technical capability to meet the statement of work requirements, past performance, and pricing. Quotes are due by February 24, 2025, and must be submitted via email with the solicitation number IHS1508521 clearly indicated in the subject line.
This procurement is a Buy Indian Act set-aside, exclusively available to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, with the contract structured as a 6-month base period from March 3, 2025, to September 2, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 6 months until March 2, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 561320 - Temporary Help Services, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Contractors must maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and provide a comprehensive submission including a past performance capability statement, pricing schedule with hourly rates, and the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) representation form. The place of performance is Shiprock, New Mexico, and the contractor will be required to provide operating room nursing assistant services for both outpatient and inpatient care, with a requirement to maintain $1 million per occurrence medical liability insurance.
IHS1508521 Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
2/15/25, 11:51 AM