Sources Sought: IEE Capability for FFP Non-Personal Healthcare Services – Up to Two (2) OB/GYN Physician Full-Time Equivalent Positions, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

(MARKET RESEARCH ONLY)

Notice Number: IHS1528550

Title: Sources Sought: IEE Capability for FFP Commercial Non-Personal Healthcare Services – Up to Two (2) OB/GYN Physician Full-Time Equivalent Positions, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD.

1.0 NOTICE TYPE

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for quotation (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), obligation, or commitment by the Indian Health Service (IHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The purpose of this notice is strictly to conduct market research to determine the availability and capability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), and other responsible sources capable of performing the requirement described herein. Responses will be used to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the applicability of the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561320 - Temporary Help Services). Respondents are specifically invited to recommend an alternative NAICS code if they believe another code more accurately reflects the principal purpose of this requirement. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is Q507 - Medical - Obstetrics and Gynecology.

2.0 BACKGROUND

This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal healthcare services contract to provide qualified OB/GYN physicians for the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

3.0 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this requirement is to obtain up to two (2) qualified OB/GYN physician Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions to support clinical operations at Pine Ridge IHS Hospital and associated PRSU facilities and to ensure the continuous delivery of medical services to the patient population served by the Pine Ridge Service Unit.

4.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide qualified OB/GYN physician services in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). All services shall be performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, tribal, and local laws and regulations, as well as applicable professional licensing, credentialing, privileging, accreditation, and facility requirements.

5.0 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal healthcare services contract or order. The final contract type, pricing structure, and acquisition approach will be determined after completion of market research and development of the solicitation.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• Base Period: Ten (10) weeks.
• Option Periods: Twenty-five (25) 10-week option periods, if exercised by the Government.

Respondents are requested to comment on the commercial practicality of this period-of-performance structure in Section 9.0 below.

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Pine Ridge Service Unit / Pine Ridge Hospital
PHS Indian Health Service
P.O. Box 1201
East Highway 18
Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770

Kyle Health Center
P.O. Box 540
Kyle, South Dakota 57752

Wanblee Health Center
P.O. Box 290
100 Clinic Drive
Wanblee, South Dakota 57577

LaCreek Clinic
Outlying Clinic Location
Martin, South Dakota

Mobile Medical Unit
Typically parked at Pine Ridge Hospital and deployed throughout the Pine Ridge Reservation as needed.

8.0 PAYMENT / INVOICE SUBMISSION

Any resulting award will require electronic submission of payment requests through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), or successor system, in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Additional invoicing instructions will be provided in any resulting solicitation and award.

9.0 CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to support meaningful market research and should address the following, as applicable:

1. General Capability Assessment
Provide a brief description of the respondent's understanding of the requirement, including perceived challenges, feasibility, and any innovative approaches or recommendations.

2. Relevant Experience and Performance History

• Current capability and capacity to perform similar work.
• Prior experience performing comparable healthcare staffing or physician services of similar scope and size.
• Organizational experience and management approach.
• Examples of relevant federal, state, tribal, or commercial contracts.

3. Technical Capability
Provide evidence demonstrating the ability to furnish and sustain up to two (2) OB/GYN physician FTE positions and to meet the requirements described in the draft PWS, including recruitment, credentialing, privileging, scheduling, Regular Hours coverage, On-Call coverage, and continuity of care requirements.

4. Business Information

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
• Organization name and address.
• Point of contact (name, phone, and email).
• Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.).
• Applicable NAICS code(s), including whether NAICS 561320 is appropriate for the principal purpose of this requirement. If another NAICS code is recommended, identify the code and provide a brief rationale.
• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and/or Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, if applicable, including whether the respondent is eligible to represent itself as an ISBEE and/or IEE for this acquisition.

5. IEE / ISBEE Capability Information
Respondents identifying as an ISBEE or IEE are requested to address: (1) their ability to independently perform the contemplated requirement; (2) their ability to recruit and retain qualified OB/GYN physicians and sustain up to two (2) FTE positions, including Regular Hours and On-Call coverage; (3) whether the firm would submit an offer if the requirement were solicited as an ISBEE set-aside and whether it would submit an offer if solicited as an IEE set-aside; and (4) the anticipated portion of performance to be accomplished by the respondent versus subcontractors, including the nature of any anticipated subcontracting approach.

6. Contract Vehicles (if applicable)
Identify any applicable GSA Schedule, Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, Indefinite-Delivery Vehicle, or other procurement vehicle that may be available for this requirement.

7. Acquisition and Pricing Structure Recommendations

• Whether the contemplated 10-week Base Period and twenty-five (25) 10-week Option Periods are commercially practicable and support effective physician recruitment and retention.
• The recommended unit of measure for pricing (e.g., hour, month, shift, 10-week performance period, or another unit) and the rationale for that recommendation.
• Whether Regular Hours and On-Call Hours should be separately priced and, if so, the commercial basis typically used for each.
• Typical recruitment, credentialing, privileging, and mobilization lead time for qualified OB/GYN physicians.
• Any anticipated challenges associated with maintaining continuous coverage at PRSU facilities, including the on-call response requirement, remote location, housing, and travel between facilities.
• Any recommendations that may improve competition, staffing continuity, pricing clarity, or overall contract performance.

8. Optional Budgetary / ROM Information
Formal quotations are not requested. Respondents may provide nonbinding budgetary or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) information, including the recommended pricing unit(s), solely to assist the Government with acquisition planning. Any such information will not be treated as an offer for award.

9. Additional Information
Provide any other information that may assist the Government in refining the requirement or acquisition strategy.

10.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

• Capability statements shall not exceed ten (10) single-sided pages, including attachments such as resumes and charts.
• Format: Microsoft Word or PDF; 12-point font minimum.
• Page size: 8.5 x 11 inches; margins: 1 inch on all sides.
• Proprietary information shall be clearly marked as such.
• Responses shall be submitted electronically by email to David.Jones@ihs.gov with the subject line: "Sources Sought Notice IHS1528550."

Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary or confidential business information. The Government will protect such information from unauthorized disclosure to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulation. Responses will be used for market research and acquisition planning purposes.

11.0 CLOSING STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

The Government reserves the right to use information submitted in response to this notice for acquisition planning and development purposes. Submission of information does not guarantee receipt of future solicitations or awards. The Government is under no obligation to provide feedback or acknowledgment of submissions.

Following review of responses, the Government may issue an RFQ, RFP, or other formal solicitation on SAM.gov. Responses to this notice will not be considered offers for award.

12.0 POINT OF CONTACT

David Jones
Contract Specialist
Indian Health Service
Email: David.Jones@ihs.gov
Subject Line for Submission: "Sources Sought Notice IHS1528550"

13.0 DUE DATE

All responses must be received no later than October 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).