Outpatient Nursing Assistant Service – Jicarilla Service Unit, ISBEE Set-aside

This contract is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services under FAR Part 12, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 7571PS26Q00024, to procure four Nursing Assistants for non-personal health care services at the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, New Mexico, under the Indian Health Service’s Albuquerque Area. The acquisition is a Buy Indian Act Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, limited to qualified Indian-owned small businesses, with NAICS code 561320. The base period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through June 30, 2031, exercisable at the government’s sole discretion under FAR clauses 52.217-8 and 52.217-9. The work involves supporting ambulatory care, urgent care, dental, optometry, lab, radiology, and public health nursing services in a rural setting, requiring personnel with current BLS certification, documented clinical competency as a Nursing Assistant, experience serving underserved and remote populations, and demonstrated cultural sensitivity. All contractors must meet stringent immunization and background check requirements, including Level I/II investigations, full vaccination compliance, TB screening, and mandatory training in child abuse prevention, trauma-informed care, information security, and fraud awareness. Proposals must be submitted in three volumes detailing technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing, with a specific format and deadline of June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, via email to the designated contracting officer. Payment is based on actual hours worked at a fully burdened hourly rate that includes all labor, fringe, overhead, administrative, travel, and tax costs, with invoicing required monthly via the IPP system, accompanied by approved timesheets and UEI information. The award will be made based on the most advantageous offer, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over price, with adjectival ratings for technical and past performance ranging from Unacceptable to Outstanding. Contractors must maintain an active SAM registration, provide a signed IHS IEE Representation Form, and comply with all applicable FAR and HHSAR clauses including those governing government property, indemnification, medical liability insurance, electronic invoicing, child abuse reporting, and Indian child protection laws. Final contract acceptance rests solely