Physical and or Occupational Therapy Services for White Earth Health Clinic
ID: 75H70526R00001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBEMIDJI SUB-AREA,BEMIDJI, MN, 56601, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c588be862e042cf91441e7a98cc92ab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is soliciting proposals for Physical and Occupational Therapy services at the White Earth Health Clinic and Naytahwaush Satellite Clinic in Minnesota. The contract, which is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises, aims to secure up to two therapists for a base year with four additional option years to address staffing shortages and maintain direct patient care. Key requirements for bidders include U.S. citizenship, an active professional license, BLS certification, and a criminal background check, with evaluations focusing on past performance and experience with Native American patients. Interested parties should contact Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov or Jennifer Richardson at Jennifer.Richardson@ihs.gov for further details, and must complete the IHS IEE Representation Form to qualify for this opportunity.

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    Winona Kitto
    winona.kitto@ihs.gov
    Jennifer Richardson
    Jennifer.Richardson@ihs.gov
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    75H70526R00001 PT OT Services.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting proposals for Physical and Occupational Therapy services at the White Earth Health Center and Naytahwaush Satellite Clinic in Minnesota. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks up to two therapists for a base year and four option years (totaling five years), aiming to maintain direct patient care due to staffing shortages. The contract is firm-fixed price under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) with a 15-day payment term via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Key requirements include U.S. citizenship, an active license, BLS certification, and a criminal background check. The evaluation prioritizes past performance (60%) over price (40%), with preference for experience with Native American patients and prior White Earth Health Care Facility credentialing. Overtime is not authorized, and contractors must adhere to strict policies regarding conduct, patient confidentiality, and safety. The government will provide equipment and facilities, while the contractor is responsible for uniforms and professional liability insurance.
    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) requires offerors to self-certify as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (IEE) under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) for solicitations, sources sought, RFIs, and resultant contracts. This form, issued by the Department of Health & Human Services, outlines the representation requirements. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer is required if eligibility is lost. Contracting Officers may request documentation, and awards are subject to protest regarding eligibility. Successful offerors must also be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). False or misleading information can lead to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and false claims during performance are subject to penalties under 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287. The form includes a representation statement for the offeror to indicate if they meet the IEE definition with “Indian Ownership,” requiring the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, printed name, federally recognized tribal entity, business name, and UEI Number.
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