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 is conducting market research to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and other small business concerns capable of providing non-personal physician hospitalist services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number SS-26-PHX-018, is issued under NAICS code 621111 for Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) and PSC Q509 for Medical- Internal Medicine. The government intends to utilize the results of this market research to determine an appropriate acquisition strategy, with priority given to firms qualifying under the BICiv Buy Indian Act set-aside.
The anticipated contract includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option years. The selected contractor will be responsible for the management and performance of personnel providing inpatient admissions, evaluations, medical management, and daily rounding in intensive care and medical/surgical units. Coverage requirements include both daytime and nighttime shifts ranging from 10 to 30 day shifts and 15 to 30 night shifts per month. Services involve clinical coordination, timely documentation according to TJC and CMS standards, and collaboration with government medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide continuous inpatient coverage, maintain surge staffing capabilities, and provide licensed physicians who meet IHS credentialing requirements. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the point of contact, Dekovan Cook. The notice includes three attachments: an IEE Representation Form, a draft Performance Work Statement, and a PDF version of the sources sought announcement. All services are to be performed on-site at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
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