Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Healthcare Service, Commercial Item, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ), Contract to provide Medical Laboratory Technologist Services for the Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, South Dakota
ID: RFP-75H70624R00006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services (621999)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/897d7d3e38bf49449d1f99ae46ef227c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Healthcare Service contract to provide Medical Laboratory Technologist Services at the Rosebud IHS Hospital in South Dakota. The contract aims to ensure the availability of qualified medical technologists to deliver comprehensive laboratory services, maintain equipment, and adhere to strict quality control protocols, all while being culturally sensitive to the Native American population. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery within the Rosebud reservation community, with a total contract value capped at $7.5 million over five years, including a performance period from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2025, and options for four additional years. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by October 8, 2024, and can contact Wenda Wright at wenda.wright@ihs.gov or 605-226-7724 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wenda Wright
    (605) 226-7724
    wenda.wright@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Amendment 1 - RFP 75H70624R00006-Lab-10.1.24pdf.pdf
    The Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS), has issued Amendment No. One to Solicitation Number RFP 75H70624R00006 regarding medical technology services at the Rosebud Indian Health Service Unit. This amendment outlines the extension of the proposal submission deadline from October 1 to October 8, 2024, and incorporates post-questions and answers alongside a revised performance work statement. The contract, aimed at providing medical technology support, mandates qualified personnel to assist the laboratory during staffing shortages, operating under a firm-fixed-price structure. The minimum requirement includes 0-12 full-time technologists, with responsibilities encompassing quality diagnostic laboratory tasks across various services. Critical elements include performance standards and deliverables such as candidate submission packets, quality assurance activities, and proper training. The contractor is responsible for staffing quality and compliance with healthcare regulations ensuring the provision of optimal care while maintaining effective communication with IHS and set operational standards. This initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to uphold health services for the Native American population while addressing specific workforce needs.
    RFP-75H70624R00006-MedTech-RB-9.12.24--.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Medical Laboratory Technologist Services at the Rosebud IHS Hospital in South Dakota. Proposals are due by October 1, 2024. The contract, anticipated to be fixed-price and designated for small businesses, will cover up to 12 medical technologists, providing laboratory services from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2025, with options to extend for up to four additional years. The total contract value is capped at $7.5 million over five years. Contractors must provide qualified personnel with at least one year of relevant experience, English proficiency, and certifications. The services demanded include comprehensive laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, and adherence to strict quality control protocols consistent with CMS and Joint Commission standards. The contractor must ensure ongoing staffing levels and meet operational requirements, even during absences, to avoid service disruptions. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and will involve direct observation, performance evaluation, and patient feedback. The government emphasizes compliance with health care standards and cultural sensitivity towards Native American patients. This RFP aims to strengthen healthcare delivery for the Rosebud reservation community by leveraging qualified contractors to meet essential services in a culturally competent manner.
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