NACHC?Qualified Vendor List for Training and Technical Assistance Services

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Qualified Vendor List for Training and Technical Assistance Services
RFP Released: July 27, 2026
Proposals Due: August 24, 2026
Points of Contact
Email: trainings@nachc.org
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than August 7, 2026. Responses to
questions of general interest may be shared with all prospective applicants to ensure a fair and
consistent procurement process.
Organization Overview
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is a national organization supporting
federally qualified health centers and federally qualified health center look-alike organizations and
expanding health care services for the medically underserved and uninsured. Founded in 1971 NACHC
advances access to high-quality, community-driven health care through advocacy, education, training
and technical assistance, leadership development, and strategic partnerships that strengthen health
center performance and improve health outcomes in medically underserved communities nationwide.
Background
As a trusted resource, NACHC delivers training and technical assistance (T/TA) to preserve, strengthen,
and expand the health center movement by assisting existing and potential Federally Qualified Health
Centers (FQHCs) in addressing governance, leadership, operational, compliance, financial, technology,
and organizational challenges and opportunities. NACHC equips health center board members,
executives, and emerging executives with strategies, tools, best practices, and peer learning
opportunities designed to improve organizational performance and health center outcomes. To support
this work, NACHC partners with experienced practitioners and subject matter experts to deliver high-
quality learning and technical assistance solutions through evidence-based instructional design and
adult learning practices.
Qualified Vendor List Overview
NACHC seeks to establish a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) of experienced consultants, faculty, trainers,
facilitators, advisors, content developers, and curriculum developers. Qualified vendors must be
experienced and innovative professionals with knowledge of Section 330 of the Public Health Service
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Act, the Health Center Program Requirements including the Health Center Program Compliance Manual,
and have a thorough understanding of the operational, governance, leadership, and strategic challenges
and opportunities facing community health centers as applicable to the categories for which they are
applying.
To support the breadth of NACHC's T/TA portfolio, qualified vendors must have expertise in one or more
content areas listed below.
Content areas include:
* Board Governance
* Executive Leadership
* Revenue Maximization and Operational Performance
* Health Center Fundamentals and Program Compliance
* Technology in Healthcare
* Strategic Planning and Scenario Planning
* Human Resources (HR) and Workforce
* Primary Care and Whole Person Health
A detailed list of content and specialty areas is provided in Appendix A. Specialty areas are provided to
further outline the expertise that NACHC is seeking. Content/specialty areas may evolve over time in
response to organizational priorities, funding opportunities, emerging health center needs, and changes
in the healthcare environment.
Applicants may apply for one or more content areas. Within each selected content area, applicants will
identify the specialty area(s) that reflect their expertise and include evidence of that expertise in
supporting documentation.
Applicants selected through this process will be placed on the QVL and may be considered for future
procurements and/or engagements throughout the performance period. Selection to the QVL does not
guarantee future work, funding, a minimum level of compensation, or a relationship with NACHC.
Selection to the QVL does not mean that NACHC endorses the vendor and vendors should not make
such claims.
T/TA Offering Types
NACHC delivers T/TA through various offering types that vary in scope, audience, duration, and
instructional approach. NACHC's T/TA portfolio is grounded in adult learning principles and instructional
design best practices and promotes knowledge transfer, skill development, peer learning,
implementation, and continuous improvement.
Applying to Multiple Content Areas
NACHC recognizes that expertise often spans multiple content/specialty areas. Applicants may apply to
one or more content/specialty areas based on their qualifications and experience. NACHC encourages
applicants to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their experience through their capability statement,
project work samples, references, and other supporting documentation.
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Time Period
The initial period of performance for the QVL is October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. During this
period, qualified vendors may be considered for T/TA activities subject to organizational priorities,
funding availability, and procurement requirements.
Applicants selected for inclusion on the QVL may remain eligible for future engagements through June
30, 2030, based on successful performance, continued organizational need, and the availability of
funding. Inclusion on the QVL does not guarantee future work, funding, or a minimum level of
engagement.
Funding & Budget Information
Applicants must submit a rate sheet and a proposed budget for the development and delivery of a
typical Learning Session which consists of 1 hour of learning deployed virtually. The proposed budget
should reflect the applicant's standard pricing approach and include all anticipated labor, materials,
overhead, administrative, and indirect costs associated with the engagement. The proposed budget is
intended solely as a representative pricing sample for evaluation purposes. It will be used to assess the
applicant's pricing approach and does not limit the types, scope, or value of future engagements for
which the applicant may be considered.
Submission of rate information does not guarantee future work and does not constitute a commitment
by NACHC to purchase services at the rates provided. NACHC reserves the right to negotiate scope,
pricing, deliverables, and contract terms for future engagements.
Information Requested
Proposals must be submitted using NACHC's web-based portal by August 24, 2026. Incomplete
proposals will not be considered. NACHC will notify all applicants on or around October 1, 2026.
Online Submission Portal:
Qualified Vendor List for Training and Technical Assistance Services
Application Submission
Proposals must include the items listed below, which are evaluated according to the specific criteria
outlined in the Evaluation table.
* Point of Contact Information
* Name / Description of Organization
* Capability Statement
* Evidence of Work
* References
* Resume(s)
* Hourly/Daily Rayes & Sample Budget Narrative - See Appendix B
* Signed Statement
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Upon submission of a complete application, NACHC's review team will evaluate the applicant's
qualifications in response to this RFP. Determining "qualified" enables applicants to engage in future
procurement opportunities.
ATTESTATION
By electronically signing and submitting this application, I certify that I am authorized to submit this
application on behalf of myself or the organization, as applicable, and that all information and
supporting documentation provided are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual signature on this application.
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Evaluation Criteria
Rating Domain Application Selection Criteria Points
To earn full points in each domain, the applicant must demonstrate:
Capability Statement Provide a Capability Statement that demonstrates your/your 40
organization's qualifications, expertise, and capacity to provide high-
quality learning and technical assistance services within the selected
content/specialty area(s).
The Capability Statement should address the following:
* Background - Provide a brief overview of your/your
organization's background, including its mission (if applicable),
areas of specialization, and years of experience.
* Content Area Expertise - Describe your expertise and experience
within the selected content/specialty area(s).
* Relevant Experience - Describe your experience serving
Community Health Centers, Primary Care Associations, Health
Center Controlled Networks, or comparable organizations,
including examples of similar engagements.
* Approach to Service Delivery - Describe your approach to
designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning and
technical assistance services, including the use of adult learning
principles and instructional design best practices, as applicable.
* Individual/Organizational Capacity - Describe your staffing,
project management approach, and organizational capacity to
successfully manage multiple engagements and meet project
timelines.
* Partnerships and Innovation - Highlight any strategic
partnerships, collaborations, innovative practices, or unique
capabilities that strengthen your ability to deliver services.
* Results and Impact - Describe measurable outcomes, client
successes, or lessons learned from similar engagements.
Page Limit for Capability Statement: 5 pages
Evidence of Work Applicants must provide work samples that demonstrate expertise within 25
the selected content/specialty area(s). Submitted materials should
showcase subject matter expertise, relevant experience, and the
applicant's ability to design, develop, deliver, or support high-quality
learning and technical assistance services.
Examples may include: presentations, curricula, facilitator guides,
participant workbooks, toolkits, publications, technical assistance
resources, eLearning modules, assessments, templates, or other relevant
deliverables.
Submission Requirements:
* Submit work samples that correspond to the selected
content/specialty area(s).
* Applicants may submit up to five (5) pages of work samples for
each selected specialty area.
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* The combined total of all work samples submitted for a single
content area may not exceed twenty (20) pages.
* Applicants may submit excerpts or redacted versions of work
products to protect confidential or proprietary information.
References Provide up to three (3) client references for engagements completed 10
within the past five (5) years that are relevant to the selected content
area(s). References should be from CHCs, PCAs, HCCNs, healthcare
organizations, or comparable organizations that can speak to your
organization's qualifications and performance.
For each reference, provide:
* Organization or client name
* Contact name and title
* Email address
* Phone number
* Project or engagement title
* Dates of engagement
* Brief description of the services provided
NACHC reserves the right to contact references to verify the applicant's
experience, qualifications, and quality of services provided.
Hourly/Daily Rates & Applicants must provide complete and reasonable rate information for 15
Sample Budget proposed personnel. Rates should reflect fully burdened costs and include
any applicable labor, fringe, overhead, administrative, and indirect
expenses.
Applicants must submit a proposed budget for a typical Learning Session
(which consists of 1 hour of learning deployed virtually) and provide a
brief description of the services included and any assumptions used to
develop your estimate. NACHC will evaluate the completeness, clarity, and
overall reasonableness of the rate information provided.
In general, NACHC uses the GSA Rate Simulator to guide applicable budget
assessments.
Resume(s) Resume(s)/CV(s) of expert(s)/staff clearly show tenure, professional 10
experience, and/or education that reflects knowledge and ability in
content expertise and training.
* Page Limit for Resume(s)/CV(s): 2 pages per key expert/staff
Sample (Optional) Upload a video recording demonstrating your services. Please ensure the Up to 5
recording clearly reflects your work and indicate your role in the session. Bonus
Points
Submission of this sample is optional. Applicants who do not submit this sample
will not be penalized during the evaluation process; however, applicants who
submit a high-quality sample may receive up to five (5) bonus points.
Total 100
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Scoring Matrix
a. NACHC's review team will assign scores on a scale of zero (0) to five (5) where the end and midpoints
are defined as follows:
Score Description Discussion
0 No Value The Response does not address any component of the requirement,
or no information was provided.
1-2 Below Average The Response only minimally addresses the requirement and the
Bidders ability to comply with the requirement or simply has
restated the requirement.
3 Average The Response shows an acceptable understanding or experience
with the requirement. Sufficient detail to be considered "as meeting
minimum requirements".
4-5 Above Average The Response is thorough and complete and demonstrates firm
understanding of concepts and requirements.
b. A score of zero (0) on any scored requirement may cause the entire application to be eliminated
from further consideration.
c. Application scores will be calculated by multiplying the average (mean) score assigned by the review
committee members by the weight assigned to each scored element: Average Score x Weight =
Points Awarded.
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Appendix A
Each bold heading represents a Content Area. The indented bullet points identify the associated
Specialty Areas. Applicants must select at least one (1) content areas and the applicable specialty
area(s) for which they wish to be considered. Applicants are only required to submit evidence
demonstrating expertise in the content/specialty area(s) they select.
* Board Governance
Board Functioning including Meetings, Committees, and Norms
o
Board Recruitment, Orientation, Engagement, and Self-Assessment
o
CEO Partnership with the Board and Board Chair
o
Fundraising and the Board's Role
o
Health Center Board Roles including considerations related to Health Center Program
o
Compliance
Oversight (e.g., Finance, Quality, CEO, Partnerships, etc.)
o
The Board's Role in Strategic Planning, Scenario Planning, and Strategic Issues (e.g., AI,
o
Workforce)
* Executive Leadership
Clinical Leadership Development (leading multidisciplinary teams, leading clinical quality
o
initiatives, using improvement science, Value Based Payment/Value Based Care, etc.)
Strategic Executive Leadership (e.g., vision, strategy, innovation, leadership models)
o
Executive Presence (e.g., strategic influence, communication, relationship management,
o
credibility, trust, emotional intelligence)
Change management, conflict management, negotiation/persuasion
o
* Revenue Maximization and Operational Performance
Financial and Operational Planning
o
Emergency Management and Emergency Preparedness
o
Partnerships and Collaborations
o
Revenue Diversification Strategies and Fundraising
o
Other Lines of Business
o
Service Line Expansion
o
Corporate Consolidation (including Mergers & Acquisitions)
o
o Ambulatory accreditation
Mobile Health
o
Rural Health
o
Pharmacy Operations and 340B
o
Lean Methods and Process Improvement
o
Value Based Payment/Value Based Care
o
* Health Center Fundamentals and Program Compliance
Health Center Program Compliance
o
Operational Site Visits
o
Scope of Project (Form 5A, 5B, 5C, etc.)
o
Health Center Community Needs Assessments
o
Outreach and Enrollment
o
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FQHC Look-Alikes
o
Public Centers/Entities
o
School Based Health Centers
o
Serving Medically Underserved Populations (Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural
o
Workers, Residents of Public Housing, and Homeless Individuals)
HRSA Grant / Application Writing (i.e. New Access Point, Look-Alike Designation, Service
o
Area Competitions)
* Technology in Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
o
Telehealth
o
Interoperability
o
Clinical Decision Support Systems
o
Health Information Technology (HIT) Strategies and Implementation
o
HIT Strategic Planning
o
AI and Human Ingenuity
o
Cybersecurity
o
* Strategic Planning
Needs Assessment
o
Strategic Planning Process, Roles, and Implementation
o
Scenario Planning
o
Business Planning
o
* Human Resources (HR) and Workforce
Succession Planning Below the CEO
o
Workforce Planning / Strategy
o
Working with Primary Care Offices
o
Recruitment & Retention
o
HR Compliance
o
HR / Employment Law
o
Workplace Violence
o
* Primary Care and Whole Person Health
Health Related Social Needs
o
Vital Conditions
o
Oral Health
o
Maternal Health
o
Behavioral Health
o
Preventive Health
o
Food for Health
o
Public Health Needs
o
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Appendix B
Applicants must submit a proposed budget for a typical NACHC Learning Session. The proposed budget
should reflect the applicant's standard pricing approach and include all anticipated costs associated
with planning, preparation, delivery, participant support, and project closeout.
Sample Budget Template (Learning Session)
Budget Description Hourly/Daily Estimated Proposed
Category Rate Hours/Days Cost
Planning & Planning meetings, project $ $
Coordination coordination, preparation
Content Curriculum development or $ $
Development refinement and participant materials
Delivery Facilitation and delivery of the $ $
Learning Session
Participant Participant communications, follow- $ $
Support & up activities
Follow-Up
Administrative Administrative support, overhead, N/A N/A $
& Indirect Costs and indirect expenses
Total Proposed $
Budget
Sample Completed Budget (Example Only)
Budget Description Hourly/Daily Estimated Proposed
Category Rate Hours/Days Cost
Planning & Planning meetings and session $150/hour 8 hours $1,200
Coordination preparation
Content Curriculum refinement and $175/hour 10 hours $1,750
Development participant materials
Delivery Six live instructional sessions $1,250/day 1 day (6 $1,250
hours)
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