Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) Curriculum Development and Training

The Indian Health Service, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking qualified contractors to develop and implement a culturally responsive Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) curriculum specifically tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The procurement aims to address chronic pain management and opioid-related health disparities through comprehensive curriculum materials including a train-the-trainer facilitator guide, self-paced learning modules, participant workbooks, prerecorded video sessions, and Learning Management System-compatible materials aligned with the biopsychosocial model of care. Core curriculum content must address nociception versus pain, sensitization mechanisms, brain threat appraisal, endogenous pain-modulating strategies, safe medication use, and integration of biomedical and traditional healing approaches. Qualified vendors must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of verifiable experience working in Tribal communities, experience developing culturally adapted health curricula, and must include a Pediatrician advisor and either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor on the project team. Interested parties must submit a capability statement not exceeding 10 pages by March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST with the subject line "Sources Sought - PNE Curriculum," addressing company information, relevant experience, Tribal community work, proposed project team, curriculum development examples, recommended NAICS code, and small business status.

This is a market research sources sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, and no set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity. No incumbent contractor or current contract value information is specified in the notice. The contract period of performance is twelve months from award with potential option periods. The scope includes community engagement through a Stakeholder Advisory Board, listening sessions with youth and elders, training approximately 20 American Indian and Alaska Native providers and peer specialists as facilitators, and developing evaluation tools with pilot implementation. The preliminary NAICS codes under consideration are 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting Services), or 541720 (Research and Development in Social Sciences).