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Nurse Practitioner - Ute Mountain Ute Health Center - Towaoc, CO

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE.ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC · Response deadline: Sat, 07 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide services at the Ute Mountain Ute Health Center in Towaoc, Colorado. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves both to announce the procurement and to solicit bids simultaneously.

NAICS code 621399 covers "Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners," a classification that includes nurse practitioner practices and similar ambulatory health care services not elsewhere classified. Health centers operated by the Indian Health Service typically provide comprehensive primary care, including preventive services, acute care, and chronic disease management to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside under the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) program. To compete, a business must meet the specific eligibility criteria for this set-aside. The Ute Mountain Ute Health Center is located in a rural, tribal community in southwest Colorado, so offerors should understand the unique aspects of providing care in this setting.

Generally, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-asides require that the business be at least 51 percent owned by one or more American Indians or Alaska Natives, and that owners exercise control over daily operations. Firms should verify their current certification status and ensure registration in the relevant federal systems before the response deadline.

How to put together a competitive bid

For clinical staffing contracts at IHS facilities, competitive bids typically emphasize:

Personnel qualifications. Nurse practitioner staffing requires appropriate licensure, certification, and often experience in primary care or rural health settings. See the solicitation for specific degree, licensure, and privileging requirements.

Rural health expertise. Towaoc is the headquarters of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and is located in a remote area of Montezuma County. Demonstrated experience providing care in rural, tribal, or underserved communities strengthens a proposal. Understanding cultural competency in serving American Indian populations is critical.

Credentialing and privileging timeline. IHS facilities require credentialing before practitioners can begin work. Proposals should address how quickly the offeror can complete this process and whether they have previously credentialed providers with this facility or IHS generally.

Retention and continuity. Offerors should explain their approach to provider retention, as frequent turnover disrupts continuity of care in small community health centers. Include provisions for coverage during leave or unexpected absences.

Cost structure. Given the set-aside, pricing should reflect competitive rates while accounting for rural practice challenges such as recruitment incentives, housing support, or travel requirements. See the solicitation for contract type and any ceiling rates.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation and any attachments on SAM.gov using solicitation number 75H70726Q00107. The response deadline is November 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time; allow adequate time for system registration, certification verification, and proposal preparation. Confirm whether the solicitation requires submission through SAM.gov, email, or another method, and verify any amendments posted after the initial notice date.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →