NNMC Request for seven (7) Non-PSC Registered Nurse Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for seven (7) Non-Personal Service Contract Registered Nurse positions at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The solicitation seeks highly qualified emergency room nurses with specific certification requirements, including current BLS, PALS, NLS, ATCN/TNCC, and ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 36 months nursing experience with at least two years in emergency medicine. Quotes are due by March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST, with a contract performance period from April 7, 2025, to April 6, 2026. The evaluation will focus on candidates meeting comprehensive certification and experience standards, with a strict requirement that personnel submitted by multiple offerors will be disqualified from consideration. The contract structure includes five contractors for a one-year contract (6-month base with 6-month option) and two contractors for a 6-month base contract only.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under NAICS code 561320, with a size standard of $34 million. Contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) and complete an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to be eligible. The contract is a labor-hour type, with nurses expected to work 1,040 hours during the performance period and submit electronic invoices through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. Pricing will be based on an all-inclusive hourly rate covering labor, fringe benefits, transportation, per diem, supervision, housing, and applicable taxes. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and specialized nursing skills suggest a competitive and potentially lucrative opportunity for qualified Indian economic enterprises specializing in healthcare staffing services.