Project Information

Bid Title

Nurse Practitioner - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO

Issuing Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Sep 10, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

75H70726Q00107-SS

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Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and

Project Description

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Nurse Practitioner - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

75H70726Q00107-SS

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Office

ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 10, 2026 12:52 pm MDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 17, 2026 05:30 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 02, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services)
• Product Service Code: Q401 - MEDICAL- NURSING
• NAICS Code:
  • 621399 - Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
• Place of Performance:
  Towaoc , CO 81334
  USA

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice is being posted for market research and acquisition planning purposes only. The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified businesses capable of satisfying the requirement described below and to assist the Government in determining whether the requirement can be fulfilled through a Buy Indian Act set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), or, if a Buy Indian Act set-aside is not practicable, through a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

This notice is not a solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP), and responses to this notice are not offers. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.

Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5-5.6, the Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) when authorized and practicable.

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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting market research pursuant to FAR 10.001 to identify businesses capable of providing the services described below.

1. NAICS Code: 621399 – Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please provide the proposed NAICS code and rationale.

2. Description of Requirement:

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Ute Mountain Ute Service Unit (UMUSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing one (1) full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide non-personal healthcare services at the Ute Mountain Ute Service Unit located in Towaoc, Colorado.

Services will include comprehensive outpatient primary care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, preventive care, referrals, and coordination of care. The Nurse Practitioner will support scheduled clinics, same-day appointments, and walk-in patient care.

The Nurse Practitioner will be required to possess the applicable professional licensure, certification, clinical experience, and credentials necessary to independently provide the required services.

Services are anticipated at up to 2,000 hours per year, generally Monday through Friday during regular clinic hours. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with four one-year option periods.

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Responses to this notice should include the following:

1.) Company Information and SAM Registration

Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Respondents should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. The Government will use the UEI provided to verify the respondent's SAM registration status. If the respondent's SAM registration is not currently active, the response should identify the status of its registration.

2.) Business Size and Socioeconomic Status

Identify the company's business size and applicable socioeconomic status under NAICS Code 621399, including, as applicable:

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE);


• Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE);


• Small Business;


• HUBZone Small Business;


• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB);


• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or


• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

3.) IHS IEE Representation Form

Complete the attached form titled “IHS IEE Representation Form” and indicate whether the company “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). This information will be used for market research purposes.

4.) Capability Information

Provide a capability statement and any relevant past performance information demonstrating the company's capability to provide the required Nurse Practitioner services. The response should contain sufficient information for the Government to determine the company's capability to perform the requirement described in this notice.

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SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit all requested information to Shandiin DeWolfe via email at Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov no later than Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. MDT.

Automated responses and responses that do not provide sufficient information to address the requirements of this Sources Sought Notice may not be considered for purposes of this market research.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 4101 Indian School Rd NE Ste 225
• ALBUQUERQUE , NM 87110
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Shandiin DeWolfe
• Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov
• Phone Number (505) 256-6755

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 10, 2026 12:52 pm MDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC QMedical Services

• NAICS 621399Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

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