Conference and Lodging Services IHS Nursing Summit

The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Nursing Services is seeking qualified conference and lodging services for the 2026 Nursing Leadership Summit, a four-day educational forum designed to enhance nursing knowledge and skills across multiple healthcare disciplines including nursing leadership, advanced practice nursing, inpatient nursing, ambulatory nursing, and public health nursing. The primary NAICS code for this procurement is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), and the contractor must secure a hotel facility within the continental United States capable of accommodating approximately 275 participants for the main conference days, with preferred dates of August 31 through September 3, 2026, and alternative dates available in June, July, and August. Key requirements include locating a facility within walking distance (0.14 miles or less) of amenities, restaurants, and public transportation in a safe, low-crime area, providing complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, airport shuttle transportation, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment for conference presentations and breakout sessions. Respondents must submit a capability statement not exceeding 10 pages (excluding past performance) by April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and all prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to any potential award. This Pre-solicitation Notice is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to issue a formal solicitation.

This opportunity is designated as a Buy Indian set-aside with priority consideration given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), followed by Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and then small business concerns; interested vendors must complete and submit the IEE Representation Form certifying their eligibility status, maintaining that status at contract award and throughout the performance period. The anticipated period of performance is one year from award with up to four additional one-year option periods, providing a potential five-year contract term. The contractor will accommodate 40 participants on the first day (planning day) and approximately 275 participants for the remaining three conference days, with optional extended stay accommodations for up to 20 participants for three days before and after the main event. No specific award value or budget range is stated in the Pre-solicitation Notice, though the government will not authorize payment for food and beverage services. All correspondence and capability statement submissions should be directed to Daniel.Weingarten@hhs.gov, and no incumbents or current contractors are identified in the available documentation.