Combined Synopsis RSU CNM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

RFP: 75H70627R00005

Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 75H70627R00005
Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Non-Personal Healthcare Services acquisition for Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) services equivalent to two (2) full-time CNMs supporting the Rosebud IHS Hospital Outpatient Department Clinic and Emergency Department obstetric on-call requirement in Rosebud, South Dakota. The requirement consists of a three (3)-month base period and three (3) three-month option periods, for a total potential period of performance of twelve (12) months.

A. NOTICE TYPE

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services is prepared using the format prescribed by FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented by the information contained herein. This announcement constitutes the solicitation. Proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

B. CONTRACT AWARD

The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Non-Personal Healthcare Services contract for Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) services equivalent to two (2) full-time CNMs to support the Rosebud IHS Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) Clinic and Emergency Department (ED) obstetric on-call requirement in Rosebud, South Dakota. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
The anticipated contract award will be made in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 75H70627R00005. The Contractor shall furnish all qualified CNM personnel, management, supervision, credentialing and privileging support, licensure and certification maintenance, professional liability insurance, and other Contractor-furnished resources necessary to perform the services described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform as an independent contractor and shall retain responsibility for the supervision, direction, compensation, and management of Contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall not be considered employees, agents, or representatives of IHS or the Federal Government.

C. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

This solicitation incorporates applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) provisions and clauses in effect as of the date of issuance. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC): 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026. Acquisition-specific provisions and clauses shall be reviewed and incorporated by the Contracting Officer prior to