Mobile Mammography Services - Colorado River Service Unit
ID: SS-25-PHX-007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa8d8210ada343c380ce0438106528ed/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide mobile mammography services for the Colorado River Service Unit in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for delivering diagnostic, preventive, and screening mammograms at three health centers, ensuring cultural sensitivity and compliance with established healthcare policies while also managing patient scheduling and promotional activities. This initiative aims to enhance health access for underserved Native American populations, with a contract duration of one year and the possibility of four additional years. Interested vendors should contact Dekovan Cook at Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov or call 602-364-5018 for further details and to submit their qualifications, adhering to the Buy Indian Act requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dekovan Cook
    (602) 364-5018
    Dekovan.Cook@ihs.gov
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    Atch A - SOW (REV).pdf
    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for mobile mammogram services to be provided at three facilities in Arizona, focusing on Native American populations. The contractor is required to deliver diagnostic, preventive, and screening mammograms, including scheduling, promotional activities, and timely reporting of results to patients and their healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include conducting clinics, referring patients as needed, and ensuring cultural sensitivity towards the unique needs of these communities. The contractor must comply with established healthcare policies, utilize licensed radiologists, and complete quality assurance measures. Financial processes require billing secondary payers like Medicare and handling co-payments according to specific guidelines. The contract duration is one year, with the option to extend up to four additional years. Compliance with the Privacy Act and other health regulations, such as the Indian Child Protection Act, is critically emphasized. This proposal aims to improve health access and services for underserved populations while adhering to regulatory standards and community needs.
    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a representation form under the Buy Indian Act, which is intended for businesses seeking to participate in government solicitations relating to contracts for the Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE). The form requires offerors to self-certify their compliance with the definition of an IEE, which must be maintained at the time of offer submission, contract award, and throughout the contract period. If an enterprise no longer meets the eligibility criteria, it must inform the Contracting Officer immediately. Offerors are also reminded of the penalties for providing false information and must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). The representation form includes fields for the name of the IEE owner, the associated federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. This document plays a key role in ensuring that contracts awarded are set-aside for Indian economic enterprises, thereby supporting economic opportunities for Native communities while adhering to federal regulations.
    Sources Sought - Mobile Mammo.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Radiation Dosimetry Monitoring Services under the Indian Health Service (IHS) that emphasizes compliance with the Buy Indian Act. The focus is on providing Mobile Mammography Services at various health centers within the Colorado River Service Unit. It details the prioritization of contracts with Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), which must meet specific ownership and management criteria. Interested vendors are invited to submit qualifications and compliance documentation, including company information and confirmation of their status as authorized distributors for medical equipment. The document stresses that only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) goods will be accepted, prohibiting gray market items, and outlines the consequences of non-compliance. This RFP serves as a means for the IHS to ensure market research and development of responsible vendors that align with the goals of Indian economic empowerment while maintaining stringent quality standards for medical services.
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