Notice of Intent to award Sole Source
ID: IHS1518469Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9f51328bd6b948e4b82b3ec8129582f5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Great Plains Area, intends to award a sole source contract for encoder services related to the Rosebud IHS Hospital in South Dakota. This procurement aims to ensure the continued provision of essential mail and medical information services to patients, which are critical for their healthcare management. The contract, valued at approximately $36,645.00, is a renewal of an existing agreement, emphasizing the need for experienced coders to maintain accuracy and productivity in medical encoding. Interested parties may direct questions to Jarrod Cole at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov, and responses must demonstrate the advantages of a sole source approach, as this is not a request for quotes or proposals.

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    Jarrod Cole
    (605) 747-0402
    jarrod.cole@ihs.gov
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