HHS awards $297,840 firm-fixed-price order to AB Staffing Solutions for 5 NPs/PAs at Pine Ridge
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $297,840 ($297.8K)
Contractor: AB Staffing Solutions LLC
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2026-04-12
End Date: 2026-07-04
Contract Duration: 83 days
Daily Burn Rate: $3.6K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: Healthcare
Official Description: THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE DELIVERY ORDER FOR NON-PERSONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE UP TO FIVE (5) NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP) AND/OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA-C) TO SUPPORT OUTPATIENT AND SAME-DAY CLINIC OPERATIONS AT THE PINE RIDGE SERVICE UNIT (
Place of Performance
Location: PINE RIDGE, SHANNON County, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57770
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $297,840 to AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC for work described as: THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE DELIVERY ORDER FOR NON-PERSONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE UP TO FIVE (5) NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP) AND/OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA-C) TO SUPPORT OUTPATIENT AND SAME-DAY CLINIC OPERATIONS AT THE PINE RIDGE SERVICE UNIT ( Key points: 1. Healthcare services contract for temporary medical staff. 2. Competition was full and open, suggesting potential for competitive pricing. 3. Risk of service disruption if staffing levels are not maintained. 4. Sector is healthcare, specifically supporting Indian Health Service operations.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The firm-fixed-price structure provides cost certainty for the government. The award amount of $297,840 for up to 5 providers over approximately 3 months appears reasonable for specialized healthcare staffing.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded under full and open competition, which typically allows for the widest range of potential offerors and can drive competitive pricing. The specific pricing discovery mechanism is not detailed but competition is a positive indicator.
Taxpayer Impact: The use of competition is expected to yield fair market value, ensuring taxpayer funds are used efficiently for essential healthcare services.
Public Impact
Ensures continued outpatient and same-day clinic operations at Pine Ridge. Supports critical healthcare needs for the Pine Ridge community. Provides temporary staffing to maintain service levels during potential shortages.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for provider turnover impacting service continuity.
- Reliance on external staffing may not address root cause of shortages.
Positive Signals
- Firm-fixed-price contract limits cost overruns.
- Full and open competition promotes market-based pricing.
- Supports critical IHS mission in underserved area.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the healthcare sector, specifically supporting the Indian Health Service. Benchmarks for temporary medical staffing can vary widely based on location, specialty, and duration, but this award appears within a typical range for such services.
Small Business Impact
The contract was awarded to AB Staffing Solutions LLC. Information regarding the size status of this awardee or its utilization of small businesses as subcontractors is not provided in the data.
Oversight & Accountability
The firm-fixed-price nature of the award provides a degree of cost control. Oversight would involve monitoring service delivery, provider qualifications, and adherence to contract terms by the IHS.
Related Government Programs
- Temporary Help Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Indian Health Service Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for service disruption if providers are unavailable.
- Quality of care variability with temporary staff.
- Lack of detail on long-term staffing solutions.
- Dependence on external staffing agency.
Tags
temporary-help-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, sd, delivery-order, 100k-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $297,840 to AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC. THIS IS A FIRM-FIXED-PRICE DELIVERY ORDER FOR NON-PERSONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE UP TO FIVE (5) NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP) AND/OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA-C) TO SUPPORT OUTPATIENT AND SAME-DAY CLINIC OPERATIONS AT THE PINE RIDGE SERVICE UNIT (
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AB STAFFING SOLUTIONS LLC.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Indian Health Service).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $297,840.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2026-04-12. End: 2026-07-04.
What is the expected hourly or daily rate for the Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants under this contract?
The contract is firm-fixed-price for a total of $297,840 over 83 days, supporting up to five providers. This averages to approximately $3,588 per day for all providers, or roughly $717 per provider per day. This rate needs to be compared against local market rates for NPs/PAs to assess value.
What are the specific performance metrics or quality standards for the temporary healthcare providers?
The provided data does not detail specific performance metrics or quality standards. Effective oversight would require the IHS to establish clear expectations for provider performance, patient care quality, and adherence to clinical protocols to mitigate risks associated with temporary staff.
How does this contract contribute to the long-term healthcare staffing strategy for the Pine Ridge Service Unit?
This contract addresses an immediate need for temporary staffing to maintain clinic operations. It does not appear to be part of a long-term strategy to recruit and retain permanent healthcare professionals, which may be a separate, ongoing challenge for the IHS.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services › Employment Services › Temporary Help Services
Product/Service Code: MEDICAL SERVICES › GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 3451 S MERCY RD, GILBERT, AZ, 85297
Business Categories: Category Business, Limited Liability Corporation, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $595,680
Exercised Options: $297,840
Current Obligation: $297,840
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: 36F79724D0090
IDV Type: FSS
Timeline
Start Date: 2026-04-12
Current End Date: 2026-07-04
Potential End Date: 2026-07-04 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2026-04-10
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