Provide In Person and Virtual Training - Immunization

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive immunization training programs for healthcare professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The solicitation aims to increase the number of trained healthcare workers who can effectively communicate and encourage immunization uptake, thereby reducing infectious disease risks. The contract is a fixed-price purchase order with a 12-month base period and an optional 12-month extension. Evaluation will be conducted using a Best Value Continuum approach, considering four key factors: Technical Capability, Key Personnel, Relevant Past Performance, and Price, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price. Potential contractors must submit their quotes by April 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with questions due by April 9, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Darryl Smith at Darryl.smith@ihs.gov.

The solicitation is an unrestricted contract with no specific set-aside, classified under NAICS category 611710 for Educational Support Services with a $24M size standard. The contract requires the contractor to develop and implement a training package that includes establishing an inter-regional Community of Practice, designing a pilot training program for immunization coordinators, medical providers, and community health workers, and creating multimedia learning resources. The place of performance is Rockville, MD, with the goal of training approximately 100 healthcare professionals annually across various disciplines including Medical Assistants, Health Technicians, Public Health Aides, Immunization Coordinators, Nurses, and Doctors. All training materials and platforms must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, and the contractor will be responsible for developing communication tools, partnering with health facilities, and producing comprehensive implementation reports.