In Person and Virtual Training - Health Care Professional

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a contractor to provide in-person and virtual training programs designed to increase vaccination uptake and reduce infectious disease risk in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The primary objective is to train IHS healthcare staff in vaccine communication strategies through a comprehensive training package that includes creating an inter-regional Community of Practice, designing multimedia training materials, and implementing programs across three healthcare facilities. The contract will be evaluated using a best value continuum approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted approximately equally to price, focusing on the contractor's expertise in vaccine preventable diseases and ability to develop culturally-adapted curriculum. Key evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Key Personnel, Relevant Past Performance, and Price, with proposals limited to 25 pages. Interested bidders must submit their quotes by January 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM EST, with questions due by December 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST.

The solicitation is specifically set aside as a Buy Indian opportunity for Native American-owned businesses, with a NAICS code 611710 for Educational Support Services and a size standard of $24 million. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a 12-month base period and one 12-month option year, totaling a potential 24-month engagement. The place of performance will be in Rockville, MD, and the contractor will be responsible for developing comprehensive action plans, training materials, and quarterly/annual reporting. While a specific incumbent is not mentioned, the contract requires the selected vendor to demonstrate native competency and the ability to partner with universities, AI/AN training organizations, and federal agencies. Travel costs are required but must be provided at no additional cost to the government, and the contractor must comply with extensive security requirements for handling sensitive information.