3. Updated PWS_OBGYN.pdf

PWS: OB/GYN May 2026

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for NonPersonal Services

OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST

Table of Contents

Section Page

1.0 General 2

2.0 Definitions 3

3.0 Government Furnished Information, Property, & Services 6

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property 6

5.0 Performance-Based Requirements 7

6.0 Contractor Qualification Requirements 10

7.0 Professional Liability 12

10.0 Performance Requirements Summary 13

11.0 List of Attachments and Exhibits 13

1.0 General: This performance work statement describes the requirements for non-personal services for an OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST (OB/GYN) PHYSICIAN to support the mission of the Indian Health Service (IHS).

1.1 Background: IHS is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally recognized tribes grew out of the special government to government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for the Indian people. The goal is to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS currently provides health services to approximately 1.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to more than 557 federally recognized tribes in 34 states.

1.1.1 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS) administers health centers and hospitals providing health care to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States and has the largest reservation, which encompasses more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, with three satellite communities in central New Mexico. The NAIHS is the primary provider of inpatient, ambulatory care, preventive and community health, and environmental health services for members of the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.

1.2 Scope: The Contractor shall provide outpatient and inpatient OB/GYN care services in accordance with section 5.0, performance-based requirements.

1.2.1 Duties and responsibilities shall encompass OB/GYN services to IHS patients.

1.2.2 Place of Performance: Services are to be performed under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Shiprock Service Unit - Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) within the State of New Mexico. The award pricing schedule shall identify the exact place of performance,

1.2.3 Period of Performance: shall be flexible to allow for short term (13 weeks), long term (I-year) and, where feasible, include intermittent support to meet unplanned needs that develop on a frequent basis.

1.3 Applicable Documents: Please see the web link listed unless document is listed as an attachment.

1.3.1 The Joint Commission http://www.jointcommission.org/

1.3.2 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standards http://www.cms.hhs.gov/

1.3.3 Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) http://www.aaahc.org

1.3.4 Section 231 of Public Law 101-647, the Crime Control Act of 1990, https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/bia/ois/ois/pdf/idc2-057852.pdf

1.3.5 Section 4087 of Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child and Family Violence Act.

https://www.ihs.gov/sites/selfgovernance/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/docum ents/OIG_PL_Facts_Sheet.pdf

1.3.6 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

https://aspe.hhs.gov/reports/health-insurance-portability-accountability-act-1996

1.3.7 Privacy Act of 1974.

Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties | Privacy Act of 1974

1.3.8 IHS Service Unit and Health Center Policies, Procedures and Protocols. (See section

11.0 for a list of attachments and exhibits)

1.3.9 Computer Security Act of 1987

https://csrc.nist.gov/csrc/media/projects/ispab/documents/csa_87.txt

1.3.10 Federal Code of Conduct http://www.ihs.gov

1.3.11 IHS General Directives https://www.ihs.gov/ihm/

1.3.12 IHS Computer Security Directives https://www.ihs.gov/ISSA/

2.0 Definitions

2.1 Acceptance: Constitutes acknowledgement that the supplies or services conform to the applicable contract quality and quantity requirements of the RFO: Revolutionary Far Ovehaul.

2.2 Approval: Acknowledgment by the designated Government official that submittals, deliverables, or administrative documents (e.g., insurance certificates, installation schedules, planned utility interruptions, etc.) conform to the contractual requirements. Government approval does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for compliance with contract requirements.

2.3 Area: A defined geographical region for Indian Health Service administrative purposes.

Each Area Office may administer several Service Units.

https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/assets/bia/ois/ois/pdf/idc2-057852.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974 https://www.ihs.gov/ihm/

2.4 Code of Ethics: The Code ethics as described by the American Medical Association (AMA) and any code of ethics described by individual specialty organizations.

2.5 Contracting Officer (CO): A Government employee with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.6 Contractor: The individual awarded a legal binding contract to provide supplies and services.

2.7 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Officer (PO): A federal employee who assists the ordering/issuing activity contracting officer in the administration of task orders issued under this contract.

The COR is primarily responsible for the technical assistance and day-to-day program management of the ordering activity's task orders. Ordering activities may have different designators for this employee (e.g. G TR — Government Technical Representative, COTR—Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, or PO

- Project Officer).

2.8 Cooperative Attitude: Behavior that is positive and displays a willingness to perform assigned patient care tasks and to be a team player.

2.9 Local Awareness: Realization and respect for American Indian and Alaska Native practices.

2.10 Customer: Patients, staff and visitors of an IHS service unit and health center.

2.11 Customer Evaluation/lnput: Written comments made to the Contracting Officer regarding the Contractors performance. This is one of the criteria used to evaluate the Contractor's performance.

2.12 Dependability: Qualities of being trusted and being able to repeat the same task to yield the same result.

2.13 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): The FAR is the primary regulation for use by all Federal Executive agencies in their acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds.

2.14 Government Vehicle: An IHS owned motor vehicle or a vehicle leased by IHS through agreements with the General Services Administration (GSA) or through commercial rental agreements.

2.15 Health Center: A facility physically separated from a hospital, with a full range of ambulatory services including at least primary care providers, nursing, laboratory, and x-ray which are available at least 40 hours a week for outpatient care.

2.16 Nonpersonal Services: A contract under which the personnel rendering the service are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees, as defined in FAR 37.

2.16 Ordering Activity: An authorized user of IHS that may issue a task order to obtain required services under this contract.

2.17 Ordering Activity Contracting Officer: A Government employee of IHS authorized and warranted to issue task orders and to make subsequent task order modification(s) under this contract. The Ordering Activity CO has the authority to make initial determinations on all matters of dispute regarding task orders.

2.18 Orientation: An activity designed to provide basic familiarization of the facility and transition the Contractor into the IHS Service Unit and/or Health Center and the nursing unit where the services shall be provided.

2.19 Past Performance Information: Relevant information regarding a contractor's actions under previously awarded contracts. This includes the contractor's record of conformance to specifications and to standards of good workmanship; the contractor's record of containing and forecasting costs on any previously performed cost reimbursable contracts; the contractor's adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; the contractor's history for reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally, the contractor's business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

2.20 Patient Outcome: End result of OB/GYN’s care.

2.21 Performance Requirements Summary: Lists the services to be monitored and the standards to be applied.

2.22 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The equipment used to protect medical personnel from exposure to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards.

2.23 Service Unit: The local administrative unit of IHS.

2.24 Standards of Practice and Standards of Care: Authoritative statements by which the medical profession describes the responsibilities for which its practitioners are accountable. The standards provide direction for professional medical practice and a framework for the evaluation of practice. The standards of professional medical practice may pertain to general or specialty practice.

2.25 Task Order: An order issued in accordance with the terms of the contract that details an ordering activity's specific requirements. An ordering activities’ written order to obtain services, at a minimum shall include the following where applicable: description of services, skill categories, hours, price, period of performance, contract number, and the ordering activities task order number.

2.26 Tour of Duty: The time of day the OB/GYN PHYSICIAN is scheduled to perform outpatient and inpatient, duties; also considered the shift of the day, The time can vary according to the needs of each facility and/or clinic, e.g. 12 hour Tour of Duty, 8 hour Tour of Duty, 10 hour Tour of Duty.

2.27 Valid Patient Complaint: Justifiable accusation made by a patient and supported by investigation.

2.28 Verifiable Emergency: An unexpected/unplanned absence by the contractor requiring valid documentation to confirm the occurrence.

3.0 Government Furnished Information, Property and Services

3.1 Information: Government unique information related to this requirement, which is necessary for Contractor performance, shall be made available to the Contractor. The Contracting Officer or designee shall be the point of contact for identification of any required information to be supplied by the Government.

3.2 Joint Use by the Government and the Contractor: Except for the property and service listed in 3.3 and 4.0, the Government shall provide, for joint use by the Government and the Contractor, all necessary equipment, supplies, and clinic space to perform the services under this contract.

3.2.1 Government Vehicle: If required by the position, authorization shall be in accordance with IHS Chapter 12, Section 13 Motor Vehicle Management.

3.3 Contractor Exclusive Use:

3.3.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Government shall furnish the Contractor with appropriate PPE other than specified in paragraph 4 of the contract. The Government shall be responsible for any repair, cleaning, and inventory required for the PPE. This does not include any type of uniform or laboratory coat.

3.3.2 The Government shall provide facility specific contractor identification badges for each contractor. A minimum fee of $10.00 shall be charged for lost or destroyed badges.

3.4 Training: Facility specific orientation/training necessary for the Contractor to perform the required duties, e.g., IHS information technology (IT) systems and operational procedures. Training shall be provided ONLY if the subject matter is necessary to improve or enhance the quality of service or includes mandates made by the IHS Service Units/Health Centers while the OB/GYN PHYSICIAN is working under this contract.

Training shall not be provided for the purpose of continuing education, career development or individual development.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property

4.1 Except for the property specified in paragraph 3 as government furnished, the Contractor shall provide all uniforms and other personal medical instruments subject to the following:

4.1.1 Uniforms and Lab Coats: Uniforms and Lab Coats shall conform to the requirements of the Indian Health Service Manual, Part 3 Chapter 4 and meet the approval of the Clinical Director at each IHS facility.

4.1.2 Other personal medical instruments: "Other personal medical instruments" are defined as Contractor owned items may include but not limited to stethoscope, scissors, as appropriate to the work unit. The Contractor shall not use unsafe equipment or supplies at any time during performance of this contract. All Contractor furnished equipment and supplies shall be subject to inspection by the Government and must be approved by the COR prior to use by the Contractor. The Government reserves the right to prohibit the use of any materials, supplies, or equipment.

5.0 Performance-Based Requirements. The Contractor shall provide outpatient and inpatient OB/GYN services in the delivery of patient care to the Indian Health Service. Specific tasks include the following:

5.1 OB/GYN PHYSICIAN Duties:

5.1.1 The Contractor shall perform outpatient and inpatient OB/GYN duties and manage patient's needs as described in the (PD), identified by the Service Unit and under technical direction/guidance of the designated government official.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall perform in accordance with the competency standards listed in the Shiprock Service Unit Medical Staff By-Laws.

5.1.3 The Contractor shall provide professional medical services or direct patient care services under the terms of this contract, appropriate and timely medical services in accordance with the standards of care established by recognized medical care organizations and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Service Unit's Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules & Regulations at Shiprock hospital.

5.1.4 The contractor shall provide professional OB/GYN services in direct patient care services as follows:

A. The OB/GYN PHYSICIAN (hereafter referred to as the contractor) shall provide outpatient, inpatient, operative, and emergent OB/GYN care for patients at the Indian Health Service, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, New Mexico.

B. The contractor shall provide OB/GYN services for the operating room surgical cases patients and in other situations if the need arises. Such cases may include but are not limited to emergencies or procedures in places and may take place in any area of the facility.

C. The contractor shall consult with members of the surgical and OB/GYN staff on matters of patient care.

D. The contractor shall insure that patients are receiving the proper OB/GYN care.

E. The contractor shall review clinical records and adhere to records documentation procedures to ensure that records are properly maintained.

F. The contractor shall be under the administrative supervision of the Chief of OB/GYN or his/her designee. The contractor's provision of OB/GYN care will be monitored by the Northern Navajo Medical Center's quality assurance plan.

G. Contractor shall have access to the internet to use the Electronic Health Record. All documentation on patients shall be completed prior to the contractor's shift is over.

Delinquent charts shall be completed prior to the contractor completion of his/her contract at Northern Navajo Medical Center. If the delinquent chart is not completed the contract company shall assume the responsibility of returning the contractor to Northern Navajo Medical Center to complete any outstanding delinquent charts.

l. The contactor may be subject to technical direction and/or guidance of the designated Government official.

5.2 Work Schedule:

5.2.1 The Chief of OB/GYN or their designee at each IHS facility shall determine specific tour of duty. The contractor shall work 100% of the contracted hours.

5.2.2 The OB/GYN contractor will work approximately 40 to 60 hours per week. The OB/GYN contractor will typically be scheduled to cover Labor & Delivery and consults/admission from the Emergency Department and outpatient clinics one day per week (Ward coverage). The contractor will typically be scheduled to work in clinic 3 to 4 days per week. S/he will take call approximately one weeknight per week (1630- 0745) and one weekend per month (Friday at 1630 through Monday at 0745). The OB/GYN contractor may be sent home if the patient load does not require his/her services.

WORKING HOURS:

Clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0800 to 1630. Wednesday 0800-1230 Weekday Ward coverage: 0745 through 1630 Weeknight call: 1630 through 0745 Weekend call: Friday, starting at 1630 through Monday at 0745

When the OB/GYN contractor is on call, the contractor must be able to get to the bedside within 15 minutes during urgent situations. NNMC provides basic call quarters that are located on the hospital compound and are available to the contractor during the assigned call duty. The contractor is not required to be in the hospital at all times while “on call.”

5.2.3 The Contractor’s Key Personnel shall provide to the Contractor planned absences from work. The Contractor shall then provide to the COR planned absences from work. If the length of the absence exceeds eight (8) work hours the Contractor shall request approval at least fifteen (15) days, (the exception is verifiable emergencies) in advance of the desired absence.

5.2.4 Approval of leave is contingent upon availability of a qualified replacement.

5.2.5 The Contractor shall provide written documentation from a qualified health care provider for absences of three (3) or more consecutive days, due to illness, stating:

A. The cause of the current illness or incapacitation AND B. Indicating the Contractor as contagious or non-contagious.

The Government reserves the right to examine and or re-examine any Contractor who meets the criteria.

5.3 Conduct: The Contractor shall meet standards as listed in the Federal Code of Conduct.

5.4 Performance Evaluation:

5.4.1 The Contractor's performance shall be evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth in the contract and Performance Requirements Summary of section 10.0.

5.4.2 Substantiated reports written by any customer dealing with patient safety, infection control, or other procedure that adversely affects patient outcome constitutes a breach of contract.

5.5 Identification of Contractor: The Contractor shall wear a government issued contractor identification badge during performance of duty.

5.6 Management of Medical Information: The Contractor shall manage all patient information in accordance with HIPAA standards, Privacy Act, and IHS Service Unit and/or Health Center specific policies and protocols.

5.6.1 Medical Records and Other Required Documentation: 100% percent of all medical records and other required documentation meets established IHS Medical Facility, Joint Commission, and CMS standards to include, but are not limited to, timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, date, time, signature and designated profession. (Note: payment shall be withheld for inaccurate or incomplete medical records per paragraph 10.0 of this performance work statement.)

5.6.2 The Contractor shall ensure adherence to DHHS IT system security policies and procedures.

The IT policies and procedures shall be made available to the Contractor.

5.6.3 The Contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer or COR any information or circumstances that may violate any statute, policy, or procedure.

5.7 IHS Information Technology Systems:

5.7.1 In performance of this contract, the Contractor shall adapt to and successfully utilize IHS information technology systems necessary for acceptable contractor performance.

5.7.2 The Contractor shall ensure that IHS information technology system security policies and procedures are adhered to. The IT policies and procedures shall be made available to the Contractor at each IHS facility.

6.0 Contractor Qualification Requirements:

6.1 Experience. The Contractor shall be an OB/GYN PHYSICIAN and be either board certified or board eligible in OB/GYN as determined by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

6.2 License/Registration. All OB/GYN PHYSICIANS shall possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements throughout the term of this contract. The provider is also required to have a personal or Federal DEA number.

62.1 Motor Vehicle Operator's License. If required by the position, the Contractor shall possess a valid state driver's license throughout the term of this contract.

6.3 Certifications. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.

6.4 Health Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

6.4.1 Medical Evaluation. The Contractor shall provide a fitness for duty certificate issued by a licensed physician to perform the proposed job without significant risk to personal health or the health and safety of others.

6.4.2 Contractor History: Per the IHS SOP for credentialing for high-risk findings, the contractor cannot have a history of any of the following actions:

• Suspension, restriction, revocation, denial, probation or involuntary relinquishment of any clinical professional license or registration held by the licensed practitioner

• Suspension, restriction, revocation, or denial of employment, medical staff membership, or clinical privileges at any place of employment, including, hospitals, clinics or other healthcare settings

• Subject of civil, criminal, or administrative action regarding sexual misconduct, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, or other violent crimes.

• Any arrest, charge, conviction, or sentence for the following crimes: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or while impaired or intoxicated

• Any sexual misconduct

• Illegal drugs forbidden by Federal Law

• Intimate Partner violence or other violent crimes

• Not Board Certified

6.4.3 Immunization. The Contractor shall also provide the following documentation:

Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, Measles Immunity to Hepatitis B series History of chicken pox (varicella) disease or positive titer Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) within the last 5 years Documentation of receiving a TB Mantoux skin test (PPD) within the past 12 months with documentation of follow-up for a positive test.

A signed declination of the Hepatitis B vaccination series shall be accepted Flu vaccination is REQUIRED Vaccination against SAR-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID 19 is strongly encouraged

6.5 Language Requirements The Contractor shall read, understand, speak, and write English to effectively communicate with patients and other health care workers, and shall be respectful of the local, American Indian and Alaska Native culture.

6.6 Information Technology Skills. The Contractor shall possess basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to use a computer.

6.7 Orientation. All OB/GYN PHYSICIANS providing service under this contract shall attend mandatory orientations and training specified by the government.

6.8 Background Checks: As directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide all requested information necessary to perform Level I and Level Il background checks. The Contractor shall comply with the requirement to obtain security investigations. The Contractor shall work with the IHS to ensure that the pre-employment screening process includes the appropriate investigation questionnaires and forms to be completed. All completed forms shall be reviewed by the Contractor and forwarded to the COR and the Chief of OB/GYN. The Contractor shall be immediately removed from the position if at any time the investigation receives unfavorable adjudication, or, if other unfavorable information that would affect the investigation becomes known.

7.0 This is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor's professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier.

10.0 Performance Requirements Summary

Performance-based Task Indicator Standard Quality Assurance Incentives

Contractor shall provide OB/GYN PHYSICIAN in the delivery of patient care to the Navajo Area Indian Health Service.

Competency

Compliance

Patient Outcomes

Professionalism

Credentialing

Documentation

Service Quality

Perform 100% required tasks at 100% of the required competencies (refer to 11.0)

100% compliance with IHS Service Units and/or Health Centers published Policies;

Procedures; Standards of Care; and hospital and Laboratory Protocols.

No reports of breached patient safety, infection control, and other procedures that might adversely affect patient outcome.

Performance characterized by continual cultural awareness and focus on customer service. 100 % adherence to the Code of Ethics and Federal Code of Conduct.

Uninterrupted credentialing as defined in 6.0 to 6.8 for period of contract.

100% of all medical records and other required documentation meets established IHS Medical Facility, Joint Commission, and CMS standards to include, but are not limited to, timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, date, time, signature and designated profession.

Satisfaction with quality of service is evidenced by valid customer inputs.

See QASP.

Surveillance systems shall include periodic inspections and customer complaints.

Payment of contract price for satisfactory service.

No payment for incomplete work.

Contractor performance shall be evaluated using the Contractor’s Performance Assessment Report (CPAR).

The evaluation shall be considered when future IHS contract selections are made.

11.0 List of Attachments and Exhibits. To be provided by the Contracting Officer upon request.

11.1 Attachments

11.2 Written Competency Assessments

a. Confidentiality/HlPAA/Patient's Rights

b. EMTALA Compliance Exam, 2004

11.2.1 Standard Emergency Codes

11.2.2 Confidentiality: Legal and Ethical Concerns in Healthcare

11.2.3 An Introduction to the Navajo Culture

11.2.4 Verbal and Telephone Orders

11.2.5 Pain Management

11.2.6 Focus Charting

11.2.7 Medical Staff Bylaws