Community Health Workers/Representatives (CHW/CHR) Training

The Indian Health Service is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for development of Community Health Workers/Representatives training focused on immunization support in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with responses due August 11, 2026. Priority consideration is given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), followed by Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), small business concerns, and other entities; the attached Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form confirms this is a Buy Indian Act procurement, and all respondents must maintain SAM registration.

The anticipated period of performance runs September 2026 through July 2027. Work is categorized under NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and includes developing a CHW/CHR-specific training module addressing immunization education and communication, billing practices, and worker safety. Deliverables require compiling best practices, designing multimedia learning modules, producing job tools and visuals, piloting training with three IHS areas, evaluating outcomes through pre- and post-training surveys, and disseminating the program to three to five additional IHS regions. All training products must be SCORM 1.2-compliant, Blackboard LMS-compatible, Section 508 accessible, and delivered with editable source files and documentation. Required key personnel include a Senior Project Manager and a Senior Vaccine Consultant/Clinical Research Subject Matter Expert with physician credentials and minimum five years vaccine expertise. Respondents must submit capability statements not exceeding 10 pages, clearly identifying whether they propose adapting an existing BoostVax framework or developing a new program from ground up. This sources sought notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation.