Sources Sought – Hospitalist Services (ISBEE and Small Business Concerns) – Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Contact and place of performance
Dekovan Cook
Phoenix, AZ 85016
USA
Day/Night Hospitalist Services Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Market Research Notice ID: SS-26-PHX-018 1. PURPOSE This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to dete...
View more2. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The Government anticipates a contract with a 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option years.
The Contractor shall provide non-personal hospitalist services, including:
Coverage requirements include:
Estimated monthly coverage:
All services shall be performed on-site at PIMC.
3. IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION
This requirement is for a non-personal services contract.
This requirement is NOT for:
The Contractor shall be responsible for the management, supervision, and performance of its personnel, while integrating into the clinical environment and coordinating with Government staff.
Responses that demonstrate only individual staffing capability without organizational responsibility for management and performance may be considered non-responsive.
4. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms must demonstrate capability to provide:
A. Staffing and Coverage Model
B. Clinical Capability
C. Scheduling and Continuity
D. Credentialing and Qualifications
E. Past Performance
5. NAICS CODE
NAICS 621111 – Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Size Standard: $14.0M
Respondents may recommend an alternative NAICS code with justification.
PSC Code: Q509 - FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE SERVICES
6. BUY INDIAN ACT NOTICE AND DEFINITIONS
The IHS Contracting Officer will give priority to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act.
This Sources Sought Notice is being issued, in part, to determine whether this requirement may be set aside for ISBEE firms.
Respondents asserting ISBEE status shall:
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses shall not exceed 7 pages.
Submit electronically to:
Dekovan Cook
Supervisory Contract Specialist
[email protected]
Subject Line: Hospitalist Services Sources Sought – PIMC
Submission Deadline: As stated in SAM.gov
Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements.
8. DISCLAIMER
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding.
The Government reserves the right to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy based on responses received.
END OF NOTICE
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice, identified as SS-26-PHX-018, to determine the availability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and other small business concerns. The agency seeks to procure non-personal physician hospitalist services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) located in Phoenix, Arizona. This requirement is classified under NAICS 621111: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) and PSC Q509: MEDICAL- INTERNAL MEDICINE. The government intends to utilize response data to establish an acquisition strategy, prioritizing set-asides under the BICiv Buy Indian Act.
The anticipated contract structure includes a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option years. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing and supervising personnel to provide continuous inpatient coverage, including admissions, evaluations, daily rounding in ICU and medical/surgical units, and care coordination. Service requirements involve both daytime shifts (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM) and nighttime shifts (6:00 PM to 7:00 AM). Estimated monthly coverage ranges from 10 to 30 day shifts and 15 to 30 night shifts, all performed on-site at PIMC.
Responses are due by April 28, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Supervisory Contract Specialist Dekovan Cook. Submissions are limited to seven pages and must demonstrate the firm's organizational capability to manage staffing models, clinical compliance with TJC and CMS standards, and credentialing for physicians board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. The notice includes three attachments: an IEE Representation Form, a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the formal Sources Sought document.
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