Dentrix and DEXIS service and support for the White Earth Health Center
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

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https://sam.gov/opp/455124a8d9d74da6830f196bcbfbf686/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Henry Schein Practice Solutions for the provision of service and support for Dentrix Enterprise and DEXIS systems at the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, Minnesota. This procurement is essential for maintaining operational efficiency in patient care record management, scheduling, and billing within IHS dental clinics, as Henry Schein is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary support for these specific electronic dental record systems. The estimated value of the firm-fixed-price contract is $57,482, covering a base year plus four option years, with the point of contact for this acquisition being Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Interested parties may submit their capabilities to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's needs, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

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    Winona Kitto
    winona.kitto@ihs.gov
    Jennifer Richardson
    jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov
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    JOFOC HS 2025 - Signed.pdf
    The document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It describes the intent to procure services from Henry Schein Practice Solutions for the support of Dentrix Enterprise and DEXIS software systems utilized in IHS dental clinics. The action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing unique capabilities of the vendor, as they are the sole provider of the necessary support contract for these particular systems. The estimated contract value is $57,482 for a firm-fixed-price agreement spanning a base year plus four option years. The justification recognizes that these services are critical for operational efficiency in patient care records, patient scheduling, and billing management. Efforts to enhance competition through market research revealed that no other qualified sources could meet the specific requirements, reaffirming the necessity for using a sole-source contractor. The document outlines procedural correctness, including certifications of fair and reasonable pricing and need for authority approvals in accordance with federal guidelines.
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