SAM #IHSPR-SS-26-1521215

Surgical Nursing Services Sought for Pine Ridge IHS Hospital

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Pine Ridge Service Unit Hospital, is seeking information from qualified vendors for the provision of Surgical Nursing Services to address acute staff shortages in its Surgery Department. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), Pine Ridge Service Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified healthcare staffing providers - Products/Services Requested: - Surgical Nursing Services provided by Registered Nurses (RNs) - Direct patient care in the Surgery Department - Perioperative nursing, medication administration, wound care, patient education - Adult and neonatal venipuncture, IV placement, operation of sterile suites, surgical counts, pain management, pre- and post-op assessments - Standby call and shift flexibility (5 eight-hour shifts per week) - Potential support in Emergency Room, Outpatient Clinic, or Acute Care In-Patient units - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Nurses must hold current licenses and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) - Experience in surgical services required - Compliance with IHS and Pine Ridge Service Unit policies - Participation in quality assurance activities and reporting per The Joint Commission and CMS - Non-personal services contract; contractor staff may be released with 60 days' notice if permanent government providers are hired - The government is considering a Buy Indian Act set-aside and encourages responses from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), and other small businesses

Description

Sources Sought Notice: SURGICAL NURSING SERVICES for the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Pine Ridge Service Unit Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Sources Sought Notice Number: IHSPR-SS-26-1521215

This Sources 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.

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Small Businesses, Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), or Other Small Businesses.

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.

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. Other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received.

1.0 BACKGROUND

The IHS currently provides health services to approximately 1.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives who belong to more than 557 federally recognized tribes in 34 states. The mission of the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU) Indian Health Service is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. To meet this mission, the Pine Ridge Service Unit requires contractor support to assist the nursing department during times of acute nursing staff shortages in the Surgery Department.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The primary objective is to provide direct patient care to the Surgery Department in accordance with this contract’s performance work statement requirements. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and other items necessary to provide Surgical Nursing services for Pine Ridge Service Unit as established in the performance work statement. Duties and responsibilities include an independent Registered Nurse or temporary nursing agency. Contractor personnel shall work in a Surgery Nursing Department but may infrequently be floated to the Emergency Room, Outpatient Clinic, or Acute Care In-Patient units to act as a patient observer or pass medications or other intermittent care needs as staffing needs arise.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall furnish Surgery Nursing services. These services will be compatible with the facility’s operating capacity and equipment. The contractor shall report to the Surgery Nurse Supervisor, Deputy Chief Nurse Executive, and/or Chief Nurse Executive at PRSU. Contract services shall cover the range of Surgery nursing services typically provided in rural civilian practice, including but not limited to:

Adult and Neonatal Venipuncture and Skin puncture for IV placement or blood collection Operate and maintain sterile operating suites and equipment Perform sterile supply passes Perform surgical timeouts and counts Post-op pain management Pre-op assessment IV infusions Assist with paracentesis procedures Use of surgical equipment and machines Placement and monitoring of oxygen therapy Medication and vaccine administration (oral, transdermal, intravenous, intramuscular, sublingual, subcutaneous, nasal, rectal, nebulized, etc.) Placement and care of urinary catheters Positioning of surgical patients EKG completion and cardiac monitoring Patient education related to wellness and chronic illness, tailored to patient learning preferences and education level Wound care including vacuum-assisted closure dressings General diabetes education Head-to-toe physical examinations and documentation of findings for all ages Preventative wellness screenings (e.g., intimate partner violence, diabetes foot checks, alcohol use disorder, smoking practices, breastfeeding, falls risk, social determinants of health, depression screening) Vital sign assessment and reassessment Mini-mental status screening Measurement and fitting of DME supplies Point of care testing Lab sample collection Intravenous catheter placement and removal Foley catheter care and placement Administering blood and blood products

4.0 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/ AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

All services shall be provided strictly as non-personal services. No employer-employee relationship is created between the Government and Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide professional Surgical Nursing support as described in the PWS. Contract providers shall comply with IHS facility policies, procedures, protocols, and Standards of Care.

5.0 TYPE OF ORDER

The Government has not yet determined the contract type. Contract type will be determined during acquisition planning based on the results of market research and other applicable considerations.

6.0 ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Period of Performance: will be for a base ordering period of twenty-four weeks with 7 option periods of twenty-four weeks each; from October 18, 2026, to June 22, 2030. The anticipated period of performance is for planning purposes only and may be revised prior to solicitation.

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Services shall be performed at the Great Plains Area, Indian Health Service, Pine Ridge Service Unit Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.

8.0 REPORT(S)/DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall ensure Contractor Personnel participate in QA/PI/RM activities as required by the QA/PI/RM plan or regulation. None of the functions to be performed are inherently governmental. The Government will evaluate the Contractor's professional and administrative performance using quality assurance standards specified by The Joint Commission and CMS Conditions of Participation. Contractor shall provide all data necessary for COR surveillance and QASP validation, and report any performance failure or compliance issues.

9.0 INVOICING

Will be required to utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment Requests.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. If assistance is needed with registration or IPP account access, contact the IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.

10.0 Capability Statement/Information:

Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize themselves with the requirements. Failure to do so is at your firm’s own risk. The capability statement should include:

A general overview of opinions about the difficulty and/or feasibility of the requirement, including any innovative ideas or concepts. Details about the respondent’s (a) current capability and capacity; (b) prior similar events; (c) organizational experience and management; and (d) prior government contracts and related info. Evidence of the ability to fully satisfy the requirements described in the PWS. The respondent’s UEI number, organization name, address, point of contact, and business size/type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone), pursuant to NAICS code 561320. Any other helpful information for developing or finalizing the acquisition. The capability statement shall not exceed 10 pages, single-sided, 12-point font, in Word or PDF, 8.5x11 inches, with 1-inch margins. Proprietary information should be marked accordingly. Indicate current small business status on the first page. Responses will be kept confidential.

Closing Statement

Point of Contact: Kim Carpio, Purchasing Agent, at kim.carpio@ihs.gov

Submission Instructions:

Submit capability statements via email to Kim Carpio at kim.carpio@ihs.gov. Include Sources Sought Number IHSPR-SS-26-1521273 in the Subject line. The due date is June 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

All responses must be received by the deadline to be considered.

This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation by IHS.

IHS does not intend to award a contract based on responses nor pay for preparation of any submitted information. A future RFQ may be issued based on this notice.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. If such a requirement arises, responses to this notice or use of the information will not create any claims against IHS.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information. The Government may use the information as needed. Responses should be complete and detailed. The Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. A pre-solicitation or solicitation may be published later. Responses to this notice are not responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in your response.

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