The Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) is seeking a vendor to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for four existing ambulance stretchers over a three-year period. The contractor is expected to perform on-site inspections annually, conduct unlimited repairs including parts, labor, and battery replacements, and maintain thorough documentation of all services. The project, which falls under the scope of the Indian Health Service, aims to ensure the operational readiness of essential medical equipment used in a facility serving wide geographical areas including parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The contract includes a base year and two optional extensions, with all services carried out at NNMC’s location in Shiprock, NM. It emphasizes that any repairs outside of the specified contract require prior approval. Payment for services is to be invoiced through the Government's IPP Portal, detailing service specifics for accountability. This procurement reflects NNMC’s commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare services for its patient population while adhering to government procurement practices.
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