Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services (MRI) at the Whiteriver PHS Indian Hospital
ID: SS-26-PHX-002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/feda0070d3b64e8ca62d9a33015754d7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking contractors to provide Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services for the Whiteriver PHS Indian Hospital located in Whiteriver, Arizona. The procurement requires the provision of mobile MRI units, qualified technical staff, and all necessary equipment and maintenance for a base year with four option years, adhering to various federal, state, and local regulations. This service is crucial for delivering comprehensive diagnostic imaging capabilities, particularly for a range of medical conditions across multiple anatomical areas. Interested parties should contact Dekovan Cook at Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov or call 602-364-5018 for further details regarding the submission process and requirements, including the necessity to meet the Indian Economic Enterprise criteria.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dekovan Cook
    (602) 364-5018
    Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form is a mandatory self-certification document for offerors responding to solicitations, sources sought, or RFIs. It requires the offeror to attest to meeting the definition of an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) as per HHSAR 326.601 at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Offerors must notify the Contracting Officer immediately if they no longer meet eligibility requirements. Individual Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to severe penalties under federal law. The form requires the offeror to state whether they meet the IEE definition, and includes spaces for the owner's name, certifying signature, tribal entity, business name, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
    Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) Office is seeking a contractor to provide Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services for the Whiteriver PHS Indian Hospital (IHSWR) in Whiteriver, Arizona. The contract requires the provision of mobile MRI units, qualified technical staff, and all necessary equipment and maintenance for a base year and four option years. The contractor must adhere to various federal, state, and local regulations, including those from AAAHC, HIPAA, CMS, TJC, and ACR. Key requirements include a dedicated point of contact, specific equipment specifications for a 1.5T MRI unit, comprehensive maintenance, stringent health and security clearances for personnel, and adherence to quality control and assurance programs. The contractor will also be responsible for housekeeping and waste disposal, with the government handling patient scheduling and MRI study interpretation. Performance will be evaluated based on uptime, customer complaints, image quality, and HIPAA compliance.
    PWS Attachment 1 Scan Requirements.xlsx
    The Whiteriver Examination Requirements document outlines a comprehensive list of medical imaging services, primarily focusing on MRI and MRA scans for various body regions. The examinations are categorized by anatomical area (Head & Neck, Upper Extremities, Pelvis, Lower Extremities, Abdomen, Chest, and Spine) and further specified by the use of contrast material (with, without, or with and without contrast). Key imaging areas include the brain, spinal canal, orbits/face/neck, and specific joints and extremities. This detailed listing suggests a medical facility's imaging protocol or a component of a government RFP for medical services, ensuring thorough diagnostic capabilities for a wide range of conditions.
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