NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE ANESTHETIST)
ID: IHS1503814_NAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- ANESTHESIOLOGY (Q501)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd5eb7af248a4740b9ccc56ce646f1c7/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking capable sources to provide non-personal service contracts for Nurse Anesthetist services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This opportunity is part of a market research effort to assess the availability of qualified contractors, particularly those eligible under the Buy Indian Act, which prioritizes Indian economic enterprises. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package, including their Buy Indian set-aside status and relevant experience, by November 10, 2024, to Verni Harrison-Yazza at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov. This sources sought notice does not constitute a solicitation, and no financial responsibility will be assumed by the government for responses submitted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Verni Harrison-Yazza
    verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health & Human Services, presents a solicitation for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must self-certify their eligibility as an IEE at three critical stages: at submission, at contract award, and throughout the contract period. If an enterprise fails to meet these criteria, it is required to inform the Contracting Officer immediately. Documentation may be requested by contracting officers to verify eligibility before awarding contracts, which can be contested if eligibility is disputed. Offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The document emphasizes the legal repercussions of providing false information, referencing related statutes. The Offeror must indicate whether they meet the IEE definition and provide details such as ownership and affiliation with a federally recognized tribal entity.
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