Sources Sought: IEE Capability for FFP Non-Personal Healthcare Services – Up to Two (2) OB/GYN Physician Full-Time Equivalent Positions, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD
Sources Sought from the Indian Health Service, for work in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Due Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 8 days left.
| Solicitation number | IHS1528550 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Office | Great Plains Area Indian Health Svc |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Indian economic enterprise |
| Trade (NAICS) | Temporary Help Services (561320) |
| Product or service code | Q507 |
| Place of performance | Pine Ridge, South Dakota |
| Posted | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (8 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (MARKET RESEARCH ONLY) Notice Number: IHS1528550 Title: Sources Sought: IEE Capability for FFP Commercial Non-Personal Healthcare Services – Up to Two (2) OB/GYN Physician Full-Time Equivalent Positions, Pine Ridge Service Unit, Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD. 1.0 NOTICE TYPE This Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for quotation (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), obligation, or commitment by the Indian Health Service (IHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The purpose of this notice is strictly to conduct market research to determine the availability and capability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), and other responsible sources capable of performing the requirement described herein. Responses will be used to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including the applicability of the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR Subpart 326.6, Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act.
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561320 - Temporary Help Services). Respondents are specifically invited to recommend an alternative NAICS code if they believe another code more accurately reflects the principal purpose of this requirement. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is Q507 - Medical - Obstetrics and Gynecology.
2.0 BACKGROUND This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal healthcare services contract to provide qualified OB/GYN physicians for the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU), Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, Pine Ridge, South Dakota. 3.0 OBJECTIVE The objective of this requirement is to obtain up to two (2) qualified OB/GYN physician Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions to support clinical operations at Pine Ridge IHS Hospital and associated PRSU facilities and to ensure the continuous delivery of medical services to the patient population served by the Pine Ridge Service Unit.
4.0 SCOPE The Contractor shall provide qualified OB/GYN physician services in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). All services shall be performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, tribal, and local laws and regulations, as well as applicable professional licensing, credentialing, privileging, accreditation, and facility requirements. 5.0 ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal healthcare services contract or order.
The final contract type, pricing structure, and acquisition approach will be determined after completion of market research and development of the solicitation. 6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Base Period: Ten (10) weeks. Option Periods: Twenty-five (25) 10-week option periods, if exercised by the Government.
Respondents are requested to comment on the commercial practicality of this period-of-performance structure in Section 9.0 below. 7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Pine Ridge Service Unit / Pine Ridge Hospital PHS Indian Health Service P.O. Box 1201 East Highway 18 Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Kyle Health Center P.O. Box 540 Kyle, South Dakota 57752 Wanblee Health Center P.O. Box 290 100 Clinic Drive Wanblee, South Dakota 57577 LaCreek Clinic Outlying Clinic Location Martin, South Dakota Mobile Medical Unit Typically parked at Pine Ridge Hospital and deployed throughout the Pine Ridge Reservation as needed.
8.0 PAYMENT / INVOICE SUBMISSION Any resulting award will require electronic submission of payment requests through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), or successor system, in accordance with HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Additional invoicing instructions will be provided in any resulting solicitation and award. 9.0 CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement.
Responses should be sufficiently detailed to support meaningful market research and should address the following, as applicable:
- General Capability Assessment Provide a brief description of the respondent's understanding of the requirement, including perceived challenges, feasibility, and any innovative approaches or recommendations.
- Relevant Experience and Performance History Current capability and capacity to perform similar work. Prior experience performing comparable healthcare staffing or physician services of similar scope and size. Organizational experience and management approach. Examples of relevant federal, state, tribal, or commercial contracts.
- Technical Capability Provide evidence demonstrating the ability to furnish and sustain up to two (2) OB/GYN physician FTE positions and to meet the requirements described in the draft PWS, including recruitment, credentialing, privileging, scheduling, Regular Hours coverage, On-Call coverage, and continuity of care requirements.
- Business Information Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Organization name and address. Point of contact (name, phone, and email). Business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.).
Applicable NAICS code(s), including whether NAICS 561320 is appropriate for the principal purpose of this requirement. If another NAICS code is recommended, identify the code and provide a brief rationale. Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and/or Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, if applicable, including whether the respondent is eligible to represent itself as an ISBEE and/or IEE for this acquisition.
5. IEE / ISBEE Capability Information Respondents identifying as an ISBEE or IEE are requested to address: (1) their ability to independently perform the contemplated requirement; (2) their ability to recruit and retain qualified OB/GYN physicians and sustain up to two
The description continues in the official notice.