NNMC - NPSC OR Nursing Services

The Indian Health Service seeks quotations for ten Registered Nurses to support operating room services at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico, with proposals due June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MDT. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, and the government may issue multiple awards.

Place of performance is Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, New Mexico. The contract covers a six-month base period followed by four optional six-month periods. Estimated staffing per RN includes 1,250 regular hours, 100 call-back hours, and 600 on-call hours during each six-month period, with regular shifts Monday–Friday (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) plus on-call availability including nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call response is required within 15 minutes.

RNs must hold a current unrestricted nursing license, maintain minimum 24 months nursing experience with at least two years in operating room settings, and hold current certifications in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Cardiac Life Support from the American Heart Association. Additional requirements include fitness-for-duty medical evaluation, specified immunization documentation, basic computer skills, English proficiency, and cultural awareness. All contractor personnel must complete pre-employment, security, and credentialing requirements. The anticipated start date is July 6, 2026.

The NAICS code is 561320 (Temporary Help Services), with a size standard of $34 million. Prevailing wage rates under the Service Contract Act apply; registered nurses are not separately listed in the New Mexico wage determination, and rates will be determined through conformance process. Contractors must handle Protected Health Information under HIPAA and submit a Business Associate Agreement. Quotations must include all base and option CLINs with detailed hourly rates broken down to compensation, fringe benefits, taxes, overhead, and profit. Responses must be organized in three volumes: Volume I (Administrative Documents with signed SF-1449 and IEE Representation Form), Volume II (Technical Capability demonstrating PWS compliance, key personnel qualifications, proposed schedule, and retention plans), and Volume III (Pricing). Evaluation weighs technical capability and approach, key personnel qualifications, capability to recruit and retain qualified personnel, and price. Contracting Officer: Jerlyn R. Begay, 928-871-5841. Submit via email to michelle.james@ihs.gov.