Clinical Protocol Development and Medical Oversight

The contract seeks a qualified contractor to develop, maintain, and provide medical oversight for physician-approved, evidence-based clinical triage protocols designed for use by triage nurses across both adult and pediatric populations. These protocols must be grounded in current best practices and clinical guidelines to ensure safe, consistent, and effective patient assessment and prioritization in emergency and urgent care settings. The work involves ongoing review and revision of existing protocols, collaboration with clinical experts, and adherence to regulatory and quality standards to meet the needs of diverse patient groups served by the Indian Health Service. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated by NAICS code 621399, and is managed by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance must be carried out in Phoenix, Arizona, with a zip code of 85004. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The contracting entity is focused on securing services from a small business to support clinical operations and improve the standard of care delivered through triage nursing in federally recognized health programs.