NNMC - HPDP Wellness Program Coordination Services

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Indian Health Service — Shiprock Service Unit

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (HPDP) Wellness Program Coordination Services

Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), Shiprock, New Mexico

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit is issuing this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable Indian-owned economic enterprises — large (IEE) or small (ISBEE) — that can provide professional wellness coordination and health promotion services in support of the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) program. Services include wellness facility access for referred IHS patients and community beneficiaries, community-based health promotion event support, mental health wellness initiative support, health education training, culturally appropriate nutrition and cooking programs, concussion management equipment training support, and crisis prevention and de-escalation training for school staff within the Shiprock Service Unit.

Other capable firms are also invited to respond to this SSN. The Contracting Officer will consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities first, then for set aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).

Background and Description of Requirement

The Shiprock Service Unit of the Indian Health Service serves a large and geographically dispersed Navajo population across 20 outlying chapters. Access to health promotion and wellness activities is limited for residents of these communities. The IHS HPDP department is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a comprehensive, community-based wellness program that:

• Provides IHS patients and community beneficiaries — who present with a written referral or written provider guidance from an NNMC-authorized provider — access to exercise equipment and aquatic wellness facilities at contractor-secured locations within 25 miles of NNMC Shiprock, New Mexico;
• Plans, coordinates, and executes no fewer than eight community HPDP promotional events per performance year;
• Supports mental health wellness initiatives in a non-clinical capacity;
• Provides health education training and supplies for students, parents, and community members;
• Delivers a structured, culturally grounded community wellness program engaging a minimum of 50 unduplicated youth participants per performance year;
• Develops and delivers a healthy living and cooking education program no fewer than twice per month, focused on heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly Native American cuisine;
• Supports Impact Concussion equipment training for local schools within the Shiprock Service Unit;
• Provides evidence-based crisis prevention and de-escalation training for school staff.

All services shall be performed at contractor-secured or contractor-managed facilities located within 25 miles of NNMC Shiprock, New Mexico. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary facility agreements, staffing, supplies, and equipment. This requirement does not involve physical therapy, medical diagnosis, clinical treatment, or any service requiring licensure as a healthcare provider.

The contemplated contract is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract with a base year and three one-year option periods (four years total).

NAICS Code and Size Standard

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this requirement is 624190 — Other Individual and Family Services, with a small business size standard of $12,000,000 in average annual receipts.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION

Information collected from this notice is purely for market research purposes only and will be used to determine the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition, set-asides, and the identification of Indian-owned economic enterprises. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding to this request for information.

In accordance with FAR 4.203-1(b), offerors and quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted and at the time of award.

Submission Instructions

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this notice by 2PM MDT on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Adam.James@ihs.gov with the subject line:

"SSN – HPDP Wellness Program Coordination – SSNGSUT1-20260001"

Your submission must include the following information, at a minimum:

1. Company Profile:

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Company name and address
• Primary point of contact name, title, phone number, and email address
• Business size and type of ownership
• Socioeconomic status and program participation (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone)
• Identification of Native American ownership, if applicable
• SAM.gov representations and certifications
• Any other relevant documentation

2. Capability Statement:

A brief statement of the company's capability as it relates to the described requirement. Respondents are encouraged to address the following in their capability statement:

• Experience providing community-based wellness, fitness, or health promotion programs, particularly in rural, tribal, or underserved communities
• Experience operating or managing wellness facilities, aquatic programs, or fitness programs that serve referred patients or community health program participants
• Experience delivering culturally appropriate health education, nutrition, or cooking programs for Native American or similarly situated communities
• Demonstrated ability to secure facility partnerships, manage program staffing, and deliver multi-task health promotion programs
• Innovative approaches to expanding wellness program access and community engagement, including use of technology, community partnerships, or culturally grounded programming models
• Current and past performance history for the same or similar requirements, including contract numbers, agency names, period of performance, and contract values
• Established contracts through which this requirement may be fulfilled, such as GSA Multiple Award Schedules or other indefinite delivery vehicles

3. Indian-Owned Economic Enterprise (IEE/ISBEE) Documentation:

Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises (IEEs) must also submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached) in accordance with HHSAR 326.606-1(b).

Additional Information

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Responses to this SSN will not be returned. The government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time without obligation.

This notice does not commit the government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay for any costs associated with responding to this notice. Responses received will be used solely for market research purposes and to assist in the development of the acquisition strategy.