Sources Sought - Laboratory Technologist/Technician Services for the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center
ID: IHS-SS-25-1503420Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

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Temporary Help Services (561320)

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MEDICAL- PATHOLOGY (Q515)

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Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Laboratory Technologist/Technician services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. The objective is to ensure continuous healthcare delivery for approximately 7,000 tribal members on the Lake Traverse Reservation, requiring staffing of up to four laboratory technologists/technicians to conduct tests, maintain quality control, and ensure compliance with medical standards. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare services while adhering to federal and state regulations. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by email to Andrea Whipple at andrea.whipple@ihs.gov no later than 1:00 PM CST on May 5th, 2025, referencing notice number IHS-SS-25-1503420.

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    The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) is seeking a contractor to provide Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician services. The objective is to ensure continuous healthcare delivery for approximately 7,000 tribal members on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota. The contract is non-personal and mandates the contractor to supply the necessary staffing for laboratory services, ensuring compliance with medical, professional, and administrative standards under the Indian Health Service (IHS) regulations. The required services include staffing up to four laboratory technologists/technicians, conducting tests, maintaining quality control, and ensuring cultural sensitivity in patient interactions. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications, including a degree in medical laboratory science and current certifications. The contract emphasizes timely responses to staffing needs, background checks for contract providers, compliance with federal and state regulations, and strict privacy guidelines concerning patient data. The contractor is responsible for all associated costs, including taxes and benefits, and must submit bi-weekly invoices for reimbursement. The contract's performance will be closely monitored through evaluations to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulations. Overall, the solicitation underlines the need for quality healthcare services within federal guidelines while respecting the specific cultural context of the American Indian community served by the WWKMHCC.
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