NPSC Pediatrics Physician – Developmental Specialty Services for the NNMC
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-SRSU-26-0023
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561320 Temporary Help Services
- PSC
- Q516 Medical- Pediatric
- Place of performance
- Shiprock, New Mexico 87420, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service Shiprock Service Unit is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Non-PSC Pediatrics Physician with Developmental Specialty Services for the Pediatric Department at Northern Navajo Medical Center. This sources-sought notice prioritizes Indian-owned economic enterprises, including both large (IEE) and small (ISBEE) firms, under the Buy Indian Act before considering other small business set-asides. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Health Services) with a small business size standard of $34 million and falls under PSC category Q516 (Medical-Pediatric). Prospective vendors must demonstrate relevant experience with similar requirements, provide past performance history, and submit a comprehensive company profile including UEI, business ownership type, socio-economic status certifications, and evidence of SAM.gov registration. Responses to this voluntary market research notice must be submitted by Wednesday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time to Contract Specialist Cornelius Tsipai at cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov with the subject line "SS-SRSU-26-0023."
This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations beyond the prioritization of Indian-owned enterprises and potential small business considerations, and does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values. No budget range or contract value has been disclosed at this stage of market research. Indian-owned small business economic enterprises and Indian-owned economic enterprises must complete and submit the IHS IEE Representation Form to establish self-certification of eligibility under 25 U.S.C. 47. All responding parties must maintain current SAM.gov registration both at the time of submission and at the time of any subsequent award. The government emphasizes that this is purely market research; submission of information is voluntary and creates no financial obligation on the part of the government, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to responding companies.
Notice text
The Indian Health Service, Shiprock Service Unit is issuing this sources-sought notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned, economic enterprises – large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) – that can fill a government requirement for Non-PSC Pediatrics Physician – Developmental Specialty Services for the Pediatric Dept. at the Northern Navajo Medical Center.
Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 561320 Temporary Health Services with a small business size standard of $34M.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Information collected from this notice is purely for market research only and will be used to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy including competition, set asides, and locating Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in response to this request for information.
In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in System for Award Management at SAM.gov, at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at time of award.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by Wednesday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm MDT to Cornelius Tsipai, Contract Specialist at <cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov> with the subject line “SS-SRSU-26-0023”.
Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:
- Company Profile that includes: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC information, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status/participation such as 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB and HUBZone, identification of Native American ownership, SAM.gov representations and certifications, and other related documentation.
- A brief statement of the company’s capability that relates to the described government requirement. Additional demonstration of capability may include current and past performance history for the same or similar requirement, established contracts such as GSA or VA Schedule, etc.
- Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Notice - 1521750.pdf |
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