Non-PSC Registered Nurses for the Shiprock Service Unit

Solicitation 75H71026Q00243 is a request for quotation issued by the Navajo Area Indian Health Service for non-personal healthcare services to provide eight Registered Nurses for the Medical Surgery Department at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This acquisition is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The scope of work includes providing inpatient nursing services for patients with acute or chronic conditions, surgical needs, and palliative care, with the flexibility to rotate staff to other departments or facilities within the Shiprock Service Unit as needed. The contract period of performance consists of a six-month base period starting October 1, 2026, followed by four six-month option periods, extending the total potential duration to thirty months through March 31, 2029. Interested offerors must submit quotations in three distinct volumes: administrative documents, technical capability, and price. The technical evaluation will focus on the vendor's detailed approach, their ability to verify key personnel qualifications—including the submission of resumes, active licenses, and nurse skills checklists—and their capability to meet the required schedule. Pricing must be detailed and aligned with the technical approach, with the government evaluating the total price including all option periods. Compliance with HIPAA regulations and the execution of a Business Associate Agreement are mandatory to ensure the protection of patient health information. The solicitation closing date has been extended to August 25, 2026, with questions due by August 18, 2026.