Source Sought Seeking IEE and/or ISBEE Contractors to Provide Medical Support Assistant (MSA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staffing Services @GPARDUU-Winnebago, NE

Sources Sought: Medical Support ASSISTANTS AND/or CERTIFIED Nursing ASSISTANTS AT THE GREAT PLAINS AREA REGIONAL DRUG AND DEPENDENDCY UNIT (GPARDDU) Sources Sought Notice Number: SSN-IHS1526445 This source sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service. The Government is evaluating potential application of the Buy Indian Act for this acquisition. Market research results will determine whether a Buy Indian set-aside is appropriate. Market Research Notice: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 5323). While the Government currently utilizes healthcare staffing or professional services, this notice is intended to determine whether qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) can provide the Great Plains Area Regional Drug and Dependency Unit, Medical Support Assistants and/or Certified Nursing Assistants that meets the Government s minimum performance needs. Any future determination to restrict competition to one or a sole source will be supported by a separate full and open competition justification in accordance with applicable FAR requirements. This source sought notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and/or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Other Small Businesses. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 561320, Temporary Help Services, 621339, Office of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, and other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received. BACKGROUND: Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Office (GPAO) provides support to the Indian Health Clinics and Hospitals in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa. The GPAO ensures that all health clinics and hospitals have supplies, services, support, oversight, and other needs to provide healthcare for eligible Native American patients that are registered for services. There are various departments within each facility that have a requirement for Healthcare Providers including but not limited to: the Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinics, Pediatrics, Dental, Behavioral Health, Surgery, Obstetrics, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Podiatry, Audiology, and Optometry. Healthcare Providers are needed to fill the areas of needed professional services of which are necessary to provide care within the IHS healthcare system. The Indian Health Service (IHS), Great Plains Area Office (GPAO), located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing the Medical Support Assistants and/or Certified Nursing Assistants for the Great Plains Area Regional Drug and Dependency Unit (GPARDDU). The services are for all native patients located on the reservations of South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska. The Government currently utilizes staffing and professional services within the region, however, this Sources Sought Notice is issued solely to assess the availability and capability of qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) to provide Medical Support Assistant (MSA) and/or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) that meet the Government s performance needs. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Business Size Standard of Company (i.e. small business, 8(a), Woman owned, veteran owned, etc.). Socioeconomic Status and Required Documentation: Respondents shall clearly identify all applicable socioeconomic categories, including: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) HUBZone Small Business Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) Other Small Business Large Business Required Documentation: (a) Proof of ISBEE/IEE status (including completed IEE Representation Form and Tribal/ownership documentation). (b) SBA certification numbers or evidence for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, etc. (c) Confirmation of business size relative to NAICS 561320. (d) Confirmation of current SAM registration (consistent with Item #2). Responses are requested from all qualified firms, including but not limited to ISBEE, IEE, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and large businesses. Responses will assist the Government in determining whether the requirement may be set aside under Buy Indian Act authority Performance Work Statement (PWS) Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) Medical Support Assistant (MSA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Staffing Services 1.0 General 1.1 Introduction The Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) is a residential substance use disorder treatment facility operated under the Indian Health Service (IHS). GPARDDU provides 24-hour, seven-day-a-week residential behavioral health and substance use treatment services to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native adults. This requirement supports the IHS mission to provide safe, effective, and culturally responsive healthcare services. Due to workforce shortages and fluctuations in staffing levels, IHS requires contractor-provided non-personal healthcare support services to ensure continuity of operations, patient safety, and uninterrupted delivery of residential treatment services. 1.2 Objective The objective of this contract is to obtain non-personal, performance-based staffing support services that ensure uninterrupted coverage of qualified Medical Support Assistant (MSA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) services at the GPARDDU. The Government is contracting for staffing outcomes and service continuity, not individual laborers or Government-managed personnel. 1.3 Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, supervision, scheduling, quality control, and administrative support necessary to deliver continuous MSA and CNA services in support of GPARDDU residential treatment operations. Services shall be provided on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis and shall comply with all applicable federal, IHS, and GPARDDU policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels, continuity of care, compliance with credentialing and security requirements, and consistent quality of services throughout the period of performance. 1.4 Type of Contract Contemplated The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for non-personal healthcare support services, structured by a base period and option periods. 1.5 Period of Performance The period of performance consists of a one (1) year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, subject to the Government s exercise of options in accordance with FAR 52.217-9. 1.6 Place of Performance Services shall be performed on-site at the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit (GPARDDU) and associated facilities as designated by IHS. 1.7 Ramp-Up Period The Government recognizes that recruitment, security credentialing (e.g., background investigations and clearance processing), and onboarding of qualified healthcare personnel may require a transition period following contract award. The Contractor shall recruit, credential, and prepare qualified personnel necessary to achieve the staffing capability required to perform services at the coverage level specified in the applicable Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN). Credentialing activities under this contract are primarily associated with security requirements necessary to obtain access to Government facilities, systems, and information, and the Contractor is responsible for coordinating and ensuring completion of all required personnel security processing. The ramp-up period shall not exceed ninety (90) calendar days from the date of contract award, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. During the ramp-up period, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Government regarding staffing progress, security processing status, and readiness to begin performance. Contract performance shall not begin until the Contractor demonstrates the ability to provide staffing coverage consistent with the requirements of the selected CLIN for the initial performance period. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) in writing when sufficient staffing capability has been achieved and required security processing is complete, and the Contractor is…