Surveys

The Indian Health Service is forecasting a contract opportunity for the administration of the HCAHPS Survey and the Employee Culture of Safety Survey, both critical tools for assessing patient experience and workforce safety perceptions within healthcare facilities. The solicitation, posted on May 25, 2026, falls under the NAICS code 541910, indicating it is related to other scientific and technical consulting services, and is intended to support ongoing quality improvement and safety initiatives across IHS-operated facilities. The work will likely involve designing, deploying, collecting, analyzing, and reporting survey data in compliance with federal standards, ensuring accurate and actionable insights to enhance patient care and staff well-being. The point of contact for program inquiries is Jalissa Lauderdale, while Shelton Bruce serves as the Contracting Officer, providing a clear channel for vendors seeking further information. There is no specified set-aside type, suggesting the opportunity may be open to all eligible contractors, and the place of performance details remain unspecified, indicating the scope may span multiple locations under the Indian Health Service's jurisdiction. The forecast does not include a solicitation number or formal deadline, signaling that this is a preliminary notice for industry awareness and planning, with full solicitation documents expected to follow at a later date.