# NON-PERSONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1486135wh - Solicitation number: IHS1486135_WH - Notice type: Solicitation - Status: Awarded to Four Winds Staffing LLC - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Indian Health Service - Contracting office: Navajo Area Indian Health SVC (75H710) - NAICS: 561320 Temporary Help Services - Product or service code: Q401 Nursing - Set-aside: Buy Indian set-aside - Place of performance: Shiprock, New Mexico - County: San Juan County (FIPS 35045). https://abierto.us/counties/san-juan-county-nm-35045 - City: Shiprock. https://abierto.us/cities/shiprock-nm-3572770 - First posted: January 17, 2024 - Last posted: January 17, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ee255fbeb4de43fdb39d08464ecb8700/view ## Description **THIS IS A BUY INDIAN SET ASIDE per Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47 and only offers form Buy Indian small businesses will be accepted. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 95-13 Personal services Contracts. This solicitation notice is a request for proposals “Non-Personal Service” contract for one (1) Woman Health Registered Nurse to provide services at Northern Navajo Medical Center, (NNMC) U.S. Hwy 91 North, Shiprock, NM. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Period of Performance will be issued for 6 months each will have 1) Base Period 2) with an Option 1 Period. The assignment is through the stated period of performance or until the position is filled with a permanent hire. In such instances, the nurse will be released from contract assignment. The North American Industry Classification System or NAICS code is 561320 with a small business size standard of $30M. This solicitation is using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. In accordance with 52.204-7(b)(1) prospective contractors must have – and maintain (in accordance with 52.204-13(c) – an active profile in the System for Award Management at beta.SAM.gov in order to submit a quote. **EVALUATION CRITERIA:** The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to any contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance and Qualifications. The Evaluation Factors and significant factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates shall be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value. All candidates are required to have an official United States social security number. Do not send a copy of RN’s social security card with profiles. **SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:** Incomplete submission(s) of REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT be reviewed or considered including direct submission to the hospital unit managers. In addition, any profiles received after the closing date WILL NOT be accepted. ** It is the responsibility of the Offeror to submit only qualified, applicable, and available personnel. ** IDENTIFY profile submission with solicitation Notice ID number only: IHS1486135_WH Attached each RN complete profile: Curriculum vitae, resume, licensures, and all relative documents for proposed candidates. currently/valid contact information- phone number/email address. RN “BLS” Certifications “must” be attached to profile. Profiles without certifications will not be referred for interview. Provide a complete and sign Pricing Schedule (attached). The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. Hourly Rate shall be an All-Inclusive Hourly Rate, meaning travel, per diem, lodging/housing, transportation, meals, and applicable taxes (i.e. federal, state and local). Provide evidence of Provider’s Experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years. Provide evidence of the Contract Company’s Past Performance in providing steady supply of candidates to fill the vacancies. Provide a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached). Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) for each candidate The Contractor will start until the Purchase Order is signed by Contracting Officer U.S. Citizenship is required Email offer directly to the Contract Specialist. Verni Harrison-Yazza, Contract Specialist at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Four Winds Staffing LLC (UEI EGCNZQNRN969) - Contract: 75H71024P00482, purchase order - Obligated: $249,600.00 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 5 offers received - Link: solicitation number IHS1486135WH equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 75H710 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_75H71024P00482_7527_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - January 17, 2024: Solicitation, due January 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice ee255fbeb4de43fdb39d08464ecb8700. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ee255fbeb4de43fdb39d08464ecb8700/view ## Points of contact - Verni Harrison-Yazza, verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/ihs1486135wh.