Sources Sought (ISBEE and Small Business Concerns) - Medical Staff Professional Support Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a sub-agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable contractors for Medical Staff Professional Support Services at the Albuquerque Service Unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The services required include comprehensive credentialing and privileging support for clinical staff across multiple specialties, including physicians, advance practice providers, dentists, psychologists, and telehealth providers, with the contractor responsible for managing electronic credentialing software, verifying education and licensure, developing privileging forms, assembling credentialing files, monitoring license expirations, and preparing monthly performance reports. Contractors must ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, AAAHC accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulatory requirements, including the Privacy Act, HIPAA, and CFR 42 Part 2. The Government will prioritize responses from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), followed by Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and then small business concerns, with capability statements limited to 10 pages (excluding past performance) and formatted in Microsoft Word or PDF at standard size with minimum 10-point font. Responses must be submitted via email to shivani.patel@hhs.gov and Daniel.Weingarten@hhs.gov with "Medical Staff - Your Company Name" in the subject line by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, and all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to potential award.

This procurement is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, with no current incumbent contractor identified in the notice. The anticipated contract will require 32 hours per week for 52 weeks annually on a Monday through Friday schedule from 0800 to 1630 hours, with performance conducted remotely without government-furnished equipment, and the contractor may perform these duties from any location. The contract period of performance is one year base plus four one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year engagement, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this market research notice. The SSN is issued for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or commitment by the Government to issue a formal request for proposal. All respondents must hold appropriate representations and certifications, including verification of IEE or small business status, prior to award consideration.