Cultural Competency and Professional Conduct Training

The contract is for the development and delivery of cultural awareness and professional conduct training tailored for contractor staff serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities through the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The training must be designed to enhance understanding of tribal cultures, values, and communication styles to ensure respectful and effective service delivery in the Gallup, New Mexico area. This is a subcontract classified under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set aside, limiting eligibility to qualified Native-owned small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System code 611430 indicates the work falls under other schools and instruction, emphasizing the educational and capacity-building nature of the project. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, giving interested parties approximately two weeks to submit proposals. The place of performance is centered in Gallup, though services may extend to surrounding tribal communities under the Navajo Area Indian Health Service jurisdiction. While no point of contact is listed, all submissions must be made through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the posting. The contract requires the vendor to design, implement, and potentially evaluate training modules that align with tribal sovereignty, cultural humility, and professional standards, ensuring contractor personnel can build trust and collaborate effectively within the communities they serve.