Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification Training

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification Services on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. The award will be a single purchase order covering a base period of one year (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027) with two optional one‑year extensions. The solicitation emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and price, with award based on the lowest price that is technically acceptable. Offerors must be SAM‑registered and submit a completed pricing table, required FAR representations, and evidence of the ability to deliver instructor‑level mental‑health first‑aid training that meets National Council for Mental Wellbeing standards. Evaluation will occur in two phases: Phase I (technical approach, key‑personnel resumes, past performance) and Phase II (oral presentation and price). • Scope: Agency‑wide delivery of Mental Health First Aid instructor certification training for IHS staff. • Delivery: Likely a mix of classroom, online, and on‑site sessions; exact format detailed in the Statement of Work (not included). • Period of Performance: Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027 (base) with two one‑year options. • Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). • Required Submissions: Pricing Table, FAR 52.212‑3 & 52.209‑11 certifications, technical description, past‑performance references, resumes of key personnel, and oral‑presentation availability. • Key Dates: Questions due Sep 20 2026; final quote due Sep 22 2025 (likely a typographical error, but that is the date listed). • Evaluation Focus: Technical approach to training delivery, qualified instructors, relevant past contracts, and cost competitiveness.