Health Promotion/Disease Prevention On-Site Training - IHS Rockville, MD

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to provide Health Promotion/Disease Prevention training for its staff, with a focus on health literacy among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. The solicitation requires a comprehensive training program that includes a 1.5-day in-person training for 30 participants at IHS Headquarters in Rockville, MD, followed by eight 1-hour virtual coaching sessions conducted twice monthly over four months. Evaluation criteria will assess Technical Capability, Key Personnel, Relevant Past Performance, and Price, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price. Interested vendors must demonstrate expertise in health literacy, knowledge of social determinants of health, and cultural competence in AI/AN communities. Quotes are due by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions accepted until January 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

The contract opportunity is listed as unrestricted but has preferences for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and small businesses under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5M. The firm-fixed-price purchase order will have a 4-month base period, with contractors required to provide all training materials, conduct a kick-off meeting, and deliver comprehensive evaluation summaries. Vendors must submit pricing for in-person training, travel costs, supporting materials, and virtual sessions as separate line items. The place of performance is Rockville, MD, and contractors must be prepared to provide their own infrastructure and resources, including travel arrangements. Specific requirements include having trainers with doctoral-level education and proven experience working with AI/AN communities, with submission documents limited to 25 pages for technical capability, 5 pages per resume, and 10 pages for past performance narratives.