On-Site Training on How to Write Performance Work Statements for Federal Government Contracts (Buy Indian Act Market Research)

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is issuing a Sources‑Sought Notice (SSN #1523983) to conduct market research for on‑site training that teaches participants how to draft, analyze, and finalize Performance Work Statements (PWS) for Federal Government contracts. The training will be delivered in five separate three‑day sessions, each using the IHS’s in‑house computer lab (23 workstations) and will cover problem statements, project visions, requirement development, and the impact of precise PWS language on project success. This effort is a Buy Indian Act set‑aside; only Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) may respond, and respondents must self‑certify compliance with 25 U.S.C. § 47 and HHSAR 326.601. Interested firms must submit a detailed capability statement—generic statements will be rejected—by 5:00 p.m. EST on 5 May 2026 to Deborah Blyveis (deborah.blyveis@hhs.gov) and Daniel Weingarten (Daniel.Weingarten@hhs.gov). The statement must include a cover page (company name, ISBEE/IEE designation, business type, UEI/DUNS, point of contact, primary NAICS 611430, SAM status, and any federal contract vehicles), an executive summary of services and benefits to IHS, a technical narrative demonstrating expertise in PWS development and training delivery, and past‑performance evidence. No classified, confidential, or sensitive information may be included, and the Government reserves the right to use any non‑proprietary technical data in future solicitations.

Notice ID

adb8c5b773bc4ed38bf7e9f3e4fa6f62

Solicitation Number

1523983

NAICS Code

611430

Classification Code

R499