Nonpersonal Ambulatory Healthcare Services - Hopi & Ft Yuma Service Units

7/29/2026. Additional Q&A below. See Q&A below. Question 1: Solicitation: RFQ-26-PHX-048 Attachment G (PWS Optometrist Fort Yuma) / Attachment H (PWS Optometrist Hopi HCC) Question: We understand the solicitation identifies Fort Yuma Health Care Center, Winterhaven, CA, as the primary place of performance, with Optometrist services (Attachments G and H) supporting both Fort Yuma HCC and Hopi Health Care Center, Polacca, AZ. To help us plan our staffing approach, could the Government confirm that the remaining labor categories (FNP, RN, CMA, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, and Radiologic Technologist) are each estimated at 1 FTE (2,080 hours) supporting Fort Yuma HCC only? Additionally, could the Government share whether there is an anticipated FTE or hours split between the two sites for the Optometrist labor category? We recognize the 6,040 estimated annual hours reflect an estimated quantity and understand actual allocation may vary by call, but any general guidance on the expected distribution would be helpful. A1) The estimated annual quantities identified in Attachment A are provided solely for quotation evaluation purposes and do not represent a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity of services. Actual requirements will be established through individual BPA Calls. For planning purposes: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), and Radiologic Technologist (RT) services are currently anticipated to support Fort Yuma Health Care Center (FYHCC) only. Optometrist services may be ordered in support of Fort Yuma Health Care Center (FYHCC) and Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), as identified in Attachments G and H, respectively. The Government is unable to provide a projected distribution of Optometrist hours between the two locations. The allocation of services will depend upon the Government's actual requirements at the time BPA Calls are issued. Offerors should base their quotations on the estimated quantities provided in Attachment A and the requirements contained in the applicable Performance Work Statements. Question 2: Solicitation: RFQ-26-PHX-048 Volume I, Technical Capability Question: Are candidate profiles/resumes required to be submitted with the quote under Volume I Technical Capability, or may the Offeror address recruitment, staffing continuity, and credentialing capability at a process/programmatic level without naming specific candidates at this stage? If candidate profiles are required at submission, would you please confirm the minimum documentation needed per candidate. A2) No. Candidate profiles or resumes are not required to be submitted with the quotation. Under Volume I Technical Capability, Offerors shall describe their corporate capability and management approach, including their processes for recruitment, credentialing, staffing continuity, replacement personnel, and contract management, as required by the solicitation. The successful Contractor shall provide candidate-specific documentation after award and prior to performance, in accordance with the applicable Performance Work Statement and the requirements of the individual BPA Call. Additional Info: Services shall generally be performed during the hours and days identified in the applicable Performance Work Statement and BPA Call. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing and managing staffing schedules necessary to meet the Government's required coverage. The Government will identify its required coverage and, whenever practicable, provide reasonable advance notice of anticipated scheduling requirements or known changes. Actual staffing requirements will be established through individual BPA Calls. Question 4: Can we add a pricing narrative in PDF format to go along with the excel spreadsheet requested as the Volume III Price submission? A4) Offerors may submit an optional pricing narrative in PDF format with Volume III Price. The pricing narrative may explain assumptions, pricing methodology, labor mix, travel, or other pricing considerations. In the event of any discrepancy between the completed pricing schedule and the pricing narrative, the pricing schedule shall govern for evaluation purposes. Question 5: For submissions that involve a teaming arrangement, can we increase the number of past performance references allowed for Volume II Relevant Experience and Past Performance ? Maybe an additional references for each named partner? Example: Prime ISBEE + Partner 1 + Partner 2 = 5 total references to be divided in whatever way the ISBEE sees fit A5) The solicitation remains unchanged. Offerors may allocate the permitted references among the prime contractor and any proposed teaming partners in whatever manner they believe best demonstrates the team's relevant experience and past performance. Question 6: Is there any on-site housing available at either location? A6) Government-furnished housing is not available. Offerors shall include all costs associated with lodging, travel, and performance in their proposed pricing unless otherwise provided in the solicitation. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Radiologic Technologist (RT) Optometrist Podiatrist COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Nonpersonal Ambulatory Healthcare Services BPA RFQ-26-PHX-048 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS) Office: Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) Type of Action: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Authority: FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Blanket Purchase Agreement) Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Government reserves the right to establish multiple BPAs if determined to be in the Government's best interest. BPA Calls will be firm-fixed price Ordering Period: Five (5) years from the effective date of BPA award. NAICS Code: 621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) Buy Indian Set-Aside Authority: This acquisition is conducted pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6 and is restricted to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). Commercial Services: The services acquired under this solicitation are commercial services as defined in FAR 2.101 and are being acquired in accordance with FAR Parts 12. This acquisition is being conducted using the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) commercial acquisition procedures adopted by HHS through applicable class deviations. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation constitutes the only solicitation issued for this requirement. SECTION A SOLICITATION INFORMATION A.1 General The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS), is issuing this Request for Quotations (RFQ) for nonpersonal ambulatory healthcare services in support of Fort Yuma Health Care Center (FYHCC), Winterhaven, California. This acquisition is conducted using the commercial services procedures of FAR Part 12, as supplemented by applicable HHSAR provisions, the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), and HHSAR Subpart 326.6. The Government intends to establish one (1) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to establish multiple BPAs if determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the Government's best interest. The BPA will provide a streamlined ordering vehicle for recurring nonpersonal ambulatory healthcare services through the issuance of firm-fixed-price BPA Calls. This solicitation is restricted to eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). A.2 Place of Performance Services shall be performed at Government facilities identified in the applicable BPA Call. The primary place of performance is Fort Yuma Health Care Center, Winterhaven, California. The Government may also issue BPA Calls for the following participating Service Unit: Fort Yuma Health Care Center 401 Picacho Road Winterhaven, California 92283 Hopi Health Care Center Hwy 264. Mile Marker 388 Polacca, AZ 86042 A.3 Period of Performance The resulting Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall have a single ordering period of five (5) years from the effective date of award. The BPA does not include a base period or option periods, or option years. BPA Calls may be issued at any time during the ordering period. Performance under an individual BPA Call may extend beyond expiration of the BPA ordering period provided the BPA Call is issued before expiration of the ordering period. A.4 Description of Requirement The Contractor shall furnish qualified personnel to perform nonpersonal ambulatory healthcare services as ordered through BPA Calls. Services may include: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Clinical…