Bid guide
How to bid on Non-Personal Healthcare Services for the PRC Program from Indian Health Service
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Indian Health Service (IHS) in the Albuquerque Area needs local specialty healthcare providers and hospitals. These providers will deliver medically necessary outpatient and inpatient services to eligible American Indian and Alaskan Natives through the Purchase/Referred Care (PRC) Program.
Services will be provided at the contractor's facility, not at IHS clinics or hospitals. This is an ongoing need for healthcare services in the community.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on February 05, 2026. The deadline for responses is February 03, 2027, at 2:30 PM ET. All required documents and proposals must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions may not be considered, so it is important to prepare and submit your response well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for specialty healthcare providers and hospitals located in the Albuquerque area. Firms in the healthcare category, particularly those offering outpatient and inpatient medical services, should consider this bid.
The services required are non-personal healthcare, meaning the contractor will provide the services at their own facility.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always required for every bid. Review all attached terms and conditions, and other required attachments, to understand the full scope of the service.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read all sections of the solicitation, including any attachments, to ensure full compliance with all requirements. Pay close attention to the specific types of specialty healthcare services requested and ensure your firm can meet these needs.
Clearly articulate your firm's experience and capacity to provide the required medical services. Highlight your facility's capabilities and your team's qualifications. Ensure all requested forms and documentation are completed accurately and submitted by the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Indian Health Service; the original posting controls.