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How to bid on Nonpersonal Hospitalist Services for Phoenix Indian Medical Center
What the agency is buying
The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified hospitalist physicians to provide inpatient medical services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a nonpersonal services contract, meaning the contractor will be responsible for all aspects of managing their personnel.
The services include patient evaluation and admission, daily inpatient and ICU care, coordinating specialty consultations, discharge planning, and transfers. The contractor must also provide day, night, weekend, and holiday hospitalist coverage. The government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract, though multiple awards are possible.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by August 07, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting your complete response to the Request for Quotations (RFQ).
The contract is planned for a base year from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods. This means the contract could potentially run through December 31, 2031.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically restricted to eligible Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). Firms must be qualified to provide hospitalist physician services and be able to manage all aspects of staffing, supervision, and quality control for the medical personnel.
The work involves providing comprehensive inpatient medical care, including ICU management, at a medical center. This suits healthcare providers with experience in hospital medicine and the capacity to ensure continuous coverage across various shifts.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, including Amendment 1 - RFQ-26-PHX-050 and RFQ-26-PHX-050 rev1, you will need to view the original source on the portal. You may need to click the link twice if the first click takes you to the portal's homepage.
A free account may be required to view all documents, but this is not always the case. Once you have reviewed the RFQ and its attachments, prepare your quotation in accordance with the instructions provided in the solicitation.
Tips for a competitive response
Since this is a comparative evaluation, ensure your quotation clearly demonstrates your firm's qualifications and experience in providing hospitalist services. Highlight your ability to meet all requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement, including staffing, scheduling, and quality control.
Pay close attention to the estimated hours provided in the pricing schedule. While these are for evaluation and planning, your proposed staffing model should clearly show how you will meet the coverage requirements while maintaining continuity of services. Emphasize your understanding of nonpersonal services and your commitment to managing all contractor personnel responsibilities.
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.
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