This synopsis/solicitation notice is a request for proposals for a Non-Personal Service Contract for a Contractor to provide OB/GYN Inpatient Unit registered nurse to the OB/GYN Department, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Highway 491 North, Shiprock, New Mexico, 87420 - Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS) throughout the duration of the contract period of performance. Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Refer to the PWS for Shift hours and the Position Description for specific duties. The assignment is through the stated period of performance or until the position is filled with a permanent hire. In such instances, the nurse will be released from contract assignment.
There are three ( 3 ) vacant position(s) to fill with contract nurses(s). One Contract nurse shall occupy a vacant position at any given time during the Period of Performance. There shall be no overlapping of coverage in respect to vacant positions. There are no guarantee hours.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government intends to award a hourly rate priced contract for PoP Date of Award - 12 months.
The Contractor shall provide an all-inclusive rate, and is responsible for all costs associated with providing said services, i.e. travel, per diem, lodging/housing, etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for housing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The Government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards to contractor(s) whose quote represents the best value as defined by FAR 2.101. In determining best value, Price and other Evaluation Factors will be considered: Past Performance, Experience, and Qualifications of the provider. The Nurse shall be required to float to other units on an as needed basis after completing a float competency checklist. The Evaluation Factors and significant sub factors when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. As part of the evaluation process, candidates may be interviewed to ensure their understanding of the PWS and to verify their qualifications to perform required services. The socio-economic status of an offer may also be considered, should one or more quotes represent the best value.
SUBMITTAL PROCESS:
To be considered for award, your offer shall include the following documents:
- Pricing: Complete and sign Pricing Schedule (attached). The Government will consider competitive rates upon negotiation. PROVIDE A RATE THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO RECRUIT NURSES THROUGHOUT THE CONTRACT PERIOD. NNMC will consider competitive rates upon negotiation, and will obligate funding on a quarterly basis.
- Provide complete Candidate Profile: Curriculum vitae, resumes, licensures, and all relative documents for proposed candidates.
- Provide evidence of the nurse experience of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years.
- Provide evidence of the Contract Company’s Past Performance of comparable scope and complexity in providing services within the past three (3) years.
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- Complete Resume
- OIG Clearance
- Licenses/Certifications (ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, Diplomas etc.)
- Copy of school transcripts
- Declaration of Federal Employment (Typed/Original Signature)
- Child Addendum (Typed/Original Signature)
- **Email offer directly to: Verni Harrison-Yazza, 505-368-6088, verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov, Cornelius Tsipai email: cornelius.tsipai@ihs.gov Questions may be submitted in writing via email 3 days prior to RFQ Closing Date.
PRE-SECURITY/FINGERPRINTING CLEARANCE:
The selected provider shall comply with Agency Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201; this includes fingerprinting guidelines.
Pre-Security/Fingerprinting must be cleared prior to starting tour of duty and incurring costs.
If nurse is selected, then the Contractor and provider shall provide the following Pre-Security/Fingerprinting documents.
OFI Form 86C
The selected Contractor's nurse(s) will be subject to a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
The selected Contractor's nurse(s) are required to acquire pre-security and fingerprint clearance prior to beginning their tour of duty and incurring costs.
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The Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico is located in the Four Corners area of the United States where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah meet. Northern Navajo Medical Center is one of five facilities located within the Shiprock Service Unit. The Shiprock Service Unit is the largest service unit of the Navajo Nation.
Approximately 80,837 Native Americans (mostly Navajo) are enrolled at Northern Navajo Medical Center. The inpatient load is 29 per day and the outpatient volume averages 600 per day.
A variety of services are available including internal medicine, family practice, urgent and emergency care, pediatrics, general surgery, women's health, mental health, respiratory therapy, outpatient rehabilitation services, pharmacy, optometry, dental, public health nursing, social services, health promotion/disease prevention, radiology, laboratory and benefits coordination.
Nearby are recreation opportunities that include fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. Telluride, Durango, Canyonlands, Grand Gulch, the Colorado River, the San Juan River, several large lakes, and the Colorado Wilderness areas are just short drives away.
U.S. Government & Indian Health Service (IHS) Holidays and Observances:
Jan 01 - New Year's Day
Jan 20 - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 17 - Washington's Birthday
May 25 - Memorial Day
June 18 Junetheenth Independence Day
Jul 03 - Independence Day (Observed)
Sep 07 - Labor Day
Oct 12 - Columbus Day
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 - Christmas Day
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
-Performance Work Statement, Pricing Schedule, and Position Description
