Sources Sought: On-Site Mobile MRI Services at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Center
ID: IHS1502854Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

PSC

MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY (Q522)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/26206c42c2de447cb16b2a08ba5d4d5b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises to provide On-Site Mobile MRI Services at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Center in Chinle, Arizona. The procurement aims to enhance healthcare access for approximately 35,000 Navajo patients by offering mobile MRI services five days a week, thereby reducing the need for lengthy referrals to external facilities. This initiative is crucial for improving healthcare delivery to Indigenous populations and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to the primary contact, Teola Autaubo, by 12:00 PM MST on December 18, 2024, to be considered for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Teola Autaubo
    (928) 674-7825
    Teola.Autaubo@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) document outlines self-certification requirements for qualifying as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" under the Buy Indian Act for federal solicitations. It specifies that the offeror must meet certain criteria at the time of submission, contract award, and throughout the contract duration. The document emphasizes the necessity of maintaining eligibility, with a mandate for immediate notification to the Contracting Officer if status changes. It highlights the importance of compliance, warning that false information can result in legal repercussions under various statutes. Additionally, successful offerors are required to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The representation section allows the offeror to affirm or deny their status as an Indian Economic Enterprise, establishing necessary accountability. Ultimately, this document serves to uphold the integrity of procurement processes by ensuring that only eligible enterprises receive contract awards under specific federal set-aside programs.
    PWS No. CSU-24-01 On-Site Mobile MRI dated May 1, 2024.pdf
    The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) is seeking a contractor to provide On-site Mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services through a non-personal service contract. This service will enhance healthcare access for approximately 35,000 Navajo patients in rural areas, minimizing lengthy referrals to external facilities. The contract entails providing mobile MRI services five days a week for a year, with specific provisions for equipment and staffing requirements, management of patient care during procedures, and adherence to regulations. The contractor must maintain all necessary qualifications, licenses, and insurance, ensure cultural sensitivity and communication for non-English speaking patients, and satisfy various performance-based requirements. The document outlines detailed specifications for the mobile MRI unit, necessary qualifications for technologists, quality control protocols, and addressing potential service disruptions. The structure includes sections on the scope, definitions, delivery location, and responsibilities of both the contractor and the government. Ultimately, this initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery for Indigenous populations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
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