Pandemic Plan Preparedness Evaluation Services

The Indian Health Service is seeking qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises to conduct an independent evaluation of its 2025 Pandemic Preparedness Plan, including the execution of two web-based readiness exercises and the development of comprehensive after-action reports. This firm-fixed-price contract is a 100 percent set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, exclusively available to small businesses that meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise, with at least 50 percent of personnel costs required to be incurred by employees who are members of Indian Tribes or owned by Indian Tribes. Offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, maintain current SAM.gov registration, and submit a signed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form as a mandatory standalone document to be considered eligible. The work is performed entirely off-site within the United States, with no travel anticipated, and all deliverables—including exercise packages, project management plans, draft and final after-action reports, and quarterly progress reports—must be submitted electronically in accessible, editable formats compliant with Section 508 standards. Evaluation of proposals will focus on technical approach, staffing and management capability, and relevant past performance, with price considered only after non-price factors have been determined to be acceptable. The technical approach must demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope, including the design and facilitation of discussion-based exercises, quality control measures, and adherence to all Statement of Work requirements. Key personnel, including a Project Manager with five or more years of experience in public health or emergency preparedness and a Lead Evaluator/Senior Analyst with seven or more years of experience leading similar exercises, must be identified and may not be replaced without the Contracting Officer’s prior written approval. All Government information must be safeguarded using encrypted, access-controlled systems, with no disclosure permitted without authorization, and all data generated under the contract becomes the Government’s property with unlimited rights. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must maintain a documented Quality Control Plan covering technical accuracy, version control, accessibility, and information security, though the plan itself is not a deliverable. The contract has a firm start date within three business days of award and a performance end date of July 30, 2027, with all proposals due electronically by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 14, 2026.