SAM #IHS_NOI_26_0527

Sole Source Training Services for Community Health Workers/Representatives (CHW/CHR) Enhancement and Dissemination

This notice announces the Indian Health Service's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized training services: - Sole source procurement to Johns Hopkins University for Community Health Workers/Representatives (CHW/CHR) training enhancement - Services include tailoring, evaluating, and disseminating a CHW/CHR-specific training module - Focus areas: immunization education, communication, and safety - Builds upon an existing training program previously developed by Johns Hopkins University - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed; opportunity is for specialized training services only - Contract period of performance is approximately twelve months - Other sources may be considered if they submit a capability statement demonstrating ability to meet requirements - Place of performance and contracting office: Division of Acquisitions Policy HQ, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a sole source contract to Johns Hopkins University to tailor an existing training program for healthcare providers - previously developed by the intended source - to create, evaluate, and disseminate a Community Health Workers/Representatives (CHW/CHR)-specific training module that addresses CHW/CHR needs (including immunization education, communication, and safety). The anticipated period of performance is approximately twelve (12) months from the date of award.

This contract action is for services in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment to issue a solicitation or contract by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received or provide feedback to respondents. Any response must be emailed to the Contract Specialist at cynthia.cason@ihs.gov by 5:00pm ET June 10, 2026.

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