This Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations.

This sources sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or a Request for Proposal. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) for this requirement is 611710 Educational Support Services, and the size standard $16.5.

General requirements:

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources. The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), Health Promotion Disease Prevention, Special Diabetes Prevention Program for the Indians Project, seeks sources who plan and implement wellness program for the Shiprock Service Unit. Project services include:

• Contractor will plan, develop and implement Teen Parent Educator to provide support for teen parents ensuring that they pursue pre-natal care with IHS, as well as providing early health and wellness intervention for infants of teen parents.
• Contractor will provide direct consultation in the adaptation of health services for Impact Concussion equipment training for Central Consolidated School District.
• Contractor will provide wellness consultation and access to exercise equipment and swimming pool at Natatorium for all Shiprock IHS patients.
• Contractor will provide support in community based HPDP promotional events related to wellness initiative and other HPDP related projects.
• Contractor will provide support in mental health wellness initiatives.
• Contractor will develop school and community early response to heart disease programs that will include Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and staff and community training at school sites. Maintain emergency response equipment for first aid kits, AED equipment, and EPI pens for schools and community.
• Contractor will provide Crisis Prevention Training for staff to de-escalate inappropriate student behaviors.
• Contractor will provide Health training and supplies for students, parents, community and staff.

The capability statement should include the following:

1. Contractor qualifications and experience in coordinating a wellness program. Contractor shall demonstrate how the company can provide the requested services that are required.
2. Past performance in providing the requested services to the Indian Health Service, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility, within the past three (3) years. Include contract number, point of contact, telephone number or e-mail address.
3. The company DUNS number and System for Award Management (SAM) registration status.
4. Government Point of Contact.
5. Please indicate whether service is available under contract with GSA Federal Supply Schedule and if so, provide the contract number or indicate if service is “open market.”
6. The company socio-economic status (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, SB, Large Business, 8a, etc.)

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted via email to [email protected]. no later than 2:00 p.m. MDT, August 25, 2021. Please place "Attention: NNMC Wellness Program Project " in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the NAIHS in determining sources only.

NOTE: Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government in response to this sources sought.