Opportunity
SAM #SS-1525395
Medical Staff Credentialing and Privileging Support Services for Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area
Buyer
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
SS-1525395
NAICS
541611, 541612
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area, Albuquerque Service Unit (ASU) is seeking market research responses for Medical Staff Professional Support Services to support credentialing and privileging of clinical staff. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area, Albuquerque Service Unit (ASU) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; however, the contractor must be familiar with electronic credentialing software such as MD Staff - Products/Services Requested: - Medical Staff Professional Support Services - Credentialing and privileging support for physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and telehealth providers - Tasks include application processing, credential verification, monitoring licensure expirations, reporting, and audit support - 32 hours per week of remote support required - Compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations - Monthly performance reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Prioritization of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1 and FAR 19.502-2 - Contractor must be familiar with electronic credentialing software (e.g., MD Staff) - Compliance with regulatory standards and privacy/confidentiality requirements - Remote service delivery - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with four one-year option periods if exercised - Place of Performance: - Albuquerque, New Mexico (remote support for Albuquerque Service Unit) - Contracting office located at 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201
Description
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Sub-Tier: Indian Health Service
Title: Medical Staff Professional Support Services
Agency: Indian Health Service
Issue Date: Thursday April 16, 2026
Due Date: Thursday April 30, 2026, no later than 3:00pm EST
POCs: Responses must be submitted via email to shivani.patel@hhs.gov and Daniel.Weingarten@hhs.gov. Include “Medical Staff – Your Company Name” in the Subject of the email.
This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation by the Indian Health Service (IHS). This SSN is seeking information from the specific types of entities listed below to assess their capabilities in fulfilling the requirements set forth in this SSN. The information from this SSN will be used to determine the appropriate set-aside, if any, in accordance with the applicable regulations listed. The Government encourages the identified to respond to this Notice and will be assessed of their capabilities in the following priority:
Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) in accordance with HHSAR 326.603-1 Small business concerns in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 (b)(1) & (2)
Plese see attachments for complete SSN notice...