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/5251f8c993fe40d18030afb0297d5bb8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, 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 address staffing shortages by requiring a minimum of 12 full-time Medical Technologists to perform essential laboratory diagnostics, maintain quality control, and ensure compliance with medical standards, with a performance period tentatively set from October 15, 2024, to October 14, 2025, and four optional renewal years. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare services for the Native American population, ensuring high-quality laboratory operations through qualified personnel who are culturally sensitive and meet specific certification requirements. Interested parties should contact Wenda Wright at wenda.wright@ihs.gov or Nichole Lerew at nichole.lerew@ihs.gov, with a maximum contract value of $7.5 million and a proposal submission deadline extended to August 8, 2025.

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    Amend 2 - 75H70624R00006 - MT - RB-signedww-7.24.25.pdf
    The Department of Health & Human Services issued Amendment No. 2 to Solicitation Number 75H70624R00006, which pertains to the provision of Medical Technologist Services for the Rosebud Indian Health Service in South Dakota. This amendment revises the Performance Work Statement and the Price Schedule, extending the submission deadline for offers to August 8, 2025. The contract requires the contractor to furnish Medical Technologists during staff shortages, stipulating a minimum of 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) and a maximum of 6 FTEs annually. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality control standards. Contractor personnel must possess necessary qualifications such as relevant experience, certifications, and cultural sensitivity towards Native American patients. The contractor retains overall responsibility for their personnel's quality of work, while the government provides supervision and direction without establishing an employer-employee relationship. The document includes multiple deliverables focusing on staffing, quality of care, patient satisfaction, and financial accountability through accurate invoicing. The amendment emphasizes a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery within the specific context of rural Indian Health Services, highlighting the operational flexibility required to meet the community's needs.
    Amendment 1 - RFP 75H70624R00006-Lab-10.1.24pdf.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service has issued Amendment No. One to the Request for Proposal (RFP) 75H70624R00006, related to Medical Technology support services at the Rosebud Indian Health Service Unit (RSU). This amendment, effective October 1, 2024, includes updates such as posting Questions and Answers, a revised Statement of Work, and an extension of the proposal submission deadline to October 8, 2024. The amendment clarifies that while an incumbent contract exists, the services required are for continuation with improved specifications. The contract entails providing qualified Medical Technologists/Technicians to ensure the effective operation of laboratory services, maintaining a minimum staffing level and adhering to strict quality assurance protocols in line with regulatory standards. Contractor personnel must have prior medical experience and undergo approved background checks, and they are expected to operate equipment and perform various testing procedures while ensuring compliance with health care standards. Key evaluation criteria include past performance, quality of care, and accurate invoicing, focusing on delivering high-quality laboratory services to the Native American population served by the RSU.
    RFP-75H70624R00006-MedTech-RB-9.12.24--.pdf
    The Request for Proposal (RFP) SSRP-75H70624R00006, issued by the Indian Health Service, seeks Medical Laboratory Technologist Services for the Rosebud IHS Hospital in South Dakota. Aimed at addressing staffing shortages, the proposal invites bids from small businesses, particularly targeting Indian contractors, for a one-year period with four optional renewals, totaling a maximum value of $7.5 million. The contract's scope mandates a minimum staffing level of up to 12 full-time Medical Technologists, to operate high complexity laboratory equipment, perform essential diagnostics, maintain quality control, and ensure compliance with relevant medical standards. Key responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and participating in quality assurance activities. The proposal highlights strict qualification and documentation requirements for candidate personnel, including specific certifications, experiences, and cultural sensitivity to the Native American community. The contract's administration involves oversight from designated government personnel, ensuring comprehensive performance evaluation through direct observation, inspections, and patient feedback, thus ensuring alignment with established quality standards. Overall, this RFP reflects the government's initiative to enhance healthcare services for the Native American population by efficiently managing personnel needs in medical laboratories through strategic contractor support.
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