Non-personal service contract for respiratory therapist

The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Department through a non-personal service contract. The acquisition will be conducted using FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a Request for Quotations (RFQ No. IHS1507587) to be issued by February 15, 2025. Prospective contractors must maintain an active profile in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and pricing. The evaluation will assess the contractor's ability to meet the government's specific healthcare service needs. Interested parties should submit quotes by February 22, 2025, and can contact Verni Harrison-Yazza, the Contract Specialist, at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov for additional information.

The contract is specifically set aside for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), targeting businesses within the NAICS code 621399 for Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. The small business size standard for this classification is 1,250 employees. The contract will have a period of performance of one year, covering a single Respiratory Therapist position at the medical center. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement follows a structured acquisition process designed to identify a qualified healthcare service provider. The opportunity represents a targeted approach to procuring specialized medical staffing services through a streamlined federal contracting mechanism, with a focus on supporting Indian-owned small businesses in the healthcare sector.