This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for non-personal nursing assistant services at the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM. The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Services include providing clerical and administrative support, patient intake, vital signs, wound care, administering oxygen, and serving as a patient chaperone. The work hours are 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. daily, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks. Contractor personnel must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and meet other professional qualifications. All contractor personnel require fingerprinting and background investigations prior to commencing services. Health requirements include documentation of immunity for vaccine-preventable diseases and tuberculosis screening. Invoicing and payment will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Quotes are due by 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Questions are due by 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Payment will be made for services performed and accepted in accordance with the statement of work at the unit prices quoted in the pricing table. Invoices shall be submitted electronically on a monthly basis through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical qualifications and staffing approach are more important than past performance, and technical qualifications and past performance combined are significantly more important than price.
Contractor personnel shall meet the minimum qualifications of current certification as a nursing assistant, resume demonstrating relevant education, training, and experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Failure to meet performance or conduct standards may result in contract termination. Failure to comply with the Pro-Children Act may result in civil monetary penalties. Failure to make a timely report of suspected child abuse may result in a class B misdemeanor.
The bid notice does not indicate a requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for submitting challenges or protests, but questions are due by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
The offeror represents that it is not a corporation with unpaid federal tax liability or a felony conviction within the preceding 24 months. Failure to furnish a certification or provide requested information may render the offeror non-responsible. Personnel may be removed if adjudication is unfavorable or subsequent information affects suitability.
