Information Technology (IT) Specialist - Mescalero Service Unit - Mescalero, NM

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is procuring services for one Information Technology (IT) Specialist position to provide non-personal services at the Mescalero Service Unit in Mescalero, New Mexico. The IT Specialist will be responsible for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure, with specific focus on Windows systems, RPMS, and EHR systems. Qualified candidates must demonstrate relevant experience with EHR/RPMS systems, appropriate education credentials, and the ability to meet the detailed Statement of Work requirements. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, with technical qualifications and past performance considered significantly more important than price. Prospective offerors must submit questions by 5:30 pm MST on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, and submit their complete quotes via email to Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov by 5:30 pm MST on Friday, November 14th, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, requiring that at least 51% of the offeror's business be owned by a member of a federally recognized tribal entity. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed hourly rate contract based on 40 hours per week, with a base year running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and four optional one-year renewal periods extending through December 31, 2030. All-inclusive hourly rates must cover salary, travel expenses, per diem, lodging, and applicable taxes, with compensation calculated for 2,080 hours per year (40 hours per week for 52 weeks). The contractor must undergo background investigations and meet specific health and security requirements, including fingerprinting and character checks. The contract will be performed in Mescalero, New Mexico (88340), with the procurement conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 as a Request for Quote.