Amend 2: NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP) & PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C) SERVICES FOR THE PINE RIDGE IHS HOSPITAL

Amendment 2: To upload responses to questions. 6.26.26 Amendment 1: To extend closing date to 7/1/2026. 6.25.26 A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994)(Public Law 103-355). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. B. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Pine Ridge Hospital intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) 75H70626Q00153. C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 08/07/2025. D. This RFQ is issued as 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside, and the associated NAICS Code is 561320-Temporary Help Services, which has a small business size standard of $34.0 million. E. The quoted unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates. F. To provide the following for the Pine Ridge Outpatient Department, Pine Ridge, SD: Schedule of Services CLIN NO. Description Quantity 1 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 2 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 3 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 4 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 5 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours)) 2088 Hrs. 6 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 7 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 8 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 9 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 10 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 11 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours)) 2088 Hrs. 12 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 13 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 14 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 15 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 16 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 17 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 18 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 19 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 20 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 21 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 22 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours)) 2088 Hrs. 23 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 24 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 25 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. 26 Mid-level Provider Services (58 Hours x 6 FTE =2088 Hours) 2088 Hrs. The unit of measure for all CLINs is standardized to 2088 hours per six (6) week period. All CLIN quantities are updated accordingly. Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included as an attachment along with Request for Quote (RFQ 75H70626Q00153). G. The period of performance will be set up with a base period of six (6) weeks followed by twenty-five (25) option periods of six (6) weeks each, for a potential total of thirty-six (36) months of service. H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Date). I. Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include: 1- Solicitation number 75H70626Q00153. 2. Closing Date: July 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST. 3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact person. 4. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. 5. Terms of any express warranty. 6. Price and any discount terms. 7. "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address. 8. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued) 9. Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). 10. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. J. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Date) Award will be made to the offeror whose quote is technically acceptable and offers the lowest total evaluated price. Award will be made on an all on none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. The Government will evaluate proposals solely on the factors and criteria stated in this solicitation. No other factors will be considered. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Mid-level Providers (NP/PA-C) Services Pine Ridge Indian Health Service Hospital | Great Plains Area IHS EVALUATION FACTOR 1: PRICE (Pass/Fail) Rating Method: Pass / Fail A price is "Acceptable" if it is complete, reasonable, and does not reflect an unbalanced offer. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate price for completeness and reasonableness. Offerors must submit a completed price schedule with fully loaded hourly rates for all labor categories and periods of performance (base year and all option years). Prices will be compared to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and available market data to assess reasonableness. To receive a rating of PASS, the offeror's price submission must: Include a completed price schedule with fully loaded rates for all CLINs and all periods of performance (base year + all option years). Reflect rates that are not materially unbalanced (no front-loading or disproportionate pricing in individual option years). Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures. The Government will not evaluate price realism. Be mathematically correct and internally consistent across all CLINs and periods. Note: Price reasonableness will be determined by comparison to the IGCE and applicable market data (e.g., BLS OES wage data, GSA CALC+). Price realism is not evaluated under this LPTA solicitation. EVALUATION FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (Pass/Fail) Rating Method: Pass / Fail All technical factors must receive a "Pass" rating. A "Fail" on any single factor renders the technical proposal unacceptable. Offerors must submit a Technical Proposal demonstrating the ability to meet all requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Technical Proposal shall be evaluated on the following factors: Factor 1: Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing Evaluation Criteria: Each proposed NP or PA-C must hold a current, active, and unrestricted NP License or PA license issued by any of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Maintain current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or in Adult/Family Medicine appropriate to the scope of services throughout the period of performance. Each proposed NP or PA-C must meet IHS credentialing and privileging requirements and be eligible for medical staff privileges at Pine Ridge IHS Hospital. Documentation of current licensure, certifications (BLS/ACLS if required by facility), and DEA registration (if applicable) must be provided for each proposed individual. PWS Reference: PWS Section C3.2 Qualifications and Credentials Factor 2: Scope of Practice and Clinical Competency Evaluation Criteria: Each proposed NP or PA-C must demonstrate the ability to provide the full scope of midlevel services as defined in the PWS, including clinical care, women s health (as privileged), urgent care procedures (as privileged), patient education and counselling, consultation/coordination, emergency stabilization/transfer, provide services at outreach locations, documentation and compliance, quality and standards, EHR documentation, participation in multidisciplinary case discussions, referrals and care…