Non-Personal Professional RN Services at Hopi Health Care Center

The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Four Winds Staffing, LLC on March 18, 2026, for non-personal professional Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse services at the Hopi Health Care Center in Polacca, Arizona. The total award amount is $8,130,534.90. This contract was set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act. The performance period consists of a 12-month base year with four additional one-year option periods, providing for a total potential duration of five years. The contractor is responsible for providing qualified Registered Nurses who meet specific education, licensing, and certification requirements to address staffing shortages and ensure continuity of care. Key obligations include adhering to IHS, CMS, and The Joint Commission guidelines, maintaining cultural competence when working with Native American populations, and complying with strict security and health mandates, including fingerprinting, background checks, and mandatory vaccinations. All personnel must undergo IHS-mandated security clearances and annual IT security training. Contract administration is managed through the Phoenix Area Office, with invoicing and payments processed electronically via the Integrated Payment Platform. The contractor must also adhere to a Business Associate Agreement to safeguard Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Performance is monitored through daily evaluations and annual CPARS reviews, with a requirement to replace removed staff within 24 hours of notice.