Sources Sought-Medical Coding Services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
ID: Sources_Sought-Medical_Coding_Services_for_ZCCHCType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

PSC

MEDICAL CODING AND AUDITING (Q601)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/950a22d1b15a41d6a4913552bcabe330/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide remote medical coding services for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in New Mexico. This opportunity is part of a Sources Sought Notice aimed at gathering information to assess the availability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or other small business concerns that can meet the service requirements. The procurement will involve a base period with four option periods for renewal, emphasizing the importance of these services in supporting healthcare operations within Indian communities. Interested parties must submit their responses, including a capability statement and the completed ISBEE representation form, to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty via email by March 27, 2025, at 03:00 PM (MT).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
    (505) 256-6768
    shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for self-certifying as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” under the Buy Indian Act, in relation to a solicitation from the Indian Health Service. Offerors must affirm their eligibility as Indian-owned businesses at the time of submission, contract award, and throughout the contract period. Should an enterprise no longer meet these criteria during the contract, it must notify the Contracting Officer. Additionally, successful Offerors are required to register with the System of Award Management (SAM). False information may result in violations of federal law, with serious repercussions. The representation section serves as a declaration of compliance by the Offeror, requiring the name of the firm’s owner and relevant business details, including a DUNS number. This form emphasizes the importance of maintaining eligibility for federal contracts set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises, thereby promoting economic development within Indian communities. The structure includes sections for certification, Offeror representation, and necessary business information, maintaining a formal tone appropriate for federal contracting processes.
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