Intent to Sole Source - Tsaile Health Center and Rock Point Field Clinic Utilities
ID: IHS1504131Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

PSC

UTILITIES- ELECTRIC (S112)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9b5a075a86f49f884bb354608683f20/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) for utility services at the Tsaile Health Center and Rock Point Field Clinic in Arizona. The contract will cover the provision of electricity, street lighting, domestic water, and sewer services, ensuring uninterrupted utility support critical for direct patient care. This initiative is vital for enhancing healthcare facilities serving the Navajo community and will adhere to both State and Federal safety regulations. The contract is set for a one-year base period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Bennett Arvessto at bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov or 928-724-3611 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bennett Arvessto, Contract Specialist
    (928) 724-3611
    bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov
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    scope of work.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) to provide essential utilities to the Tsaile Health Center, Rock Point Health Station, and associated quarters in Tsaile, Arizona. The project aims to ensure adequate power supply, including streetlights, and will adhere to both State and Federal safety regulations. The scope includes a one-time service delivery, coordinated with the Facility Department Supervisor, Dwayne Thompson, whose contact details are provided. Compliance with safety standards from the Code of Federal Regulations and the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is emphasized. The project schedule requires a 30-day advance notification for service commencement and involves approval from designated personnel, including appointed Contracting Officer, Earl Morris Jr., and COR representative, Deanna Nelson. This initiative is fundamental to enhancing utility support for healthcare facilities serving the Navajo community, aligning with government contracts and service provision standards.
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