IHS1520728-Postage
ID: IHS1520728Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Postal Service (491110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION (R604)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cf1ca273d119444fa08eb65100a5eae8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to the United States Postal Service for postage services associated with the Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility in Belcourt, North Dakota. This procurement aims to ensure timely delivery of patient medications and critical medical communications, which are vital for maintaining the health and quality of life of the tribal population, known for its high poverty levels. The total estimated value of the contract is $50,000, with the period of performance commencing immediately upon award. Interested parties may direct questions to Jody Keplin at jody.keplin@ihs.gov, and responses to this notice should demonstrate compelling evidence for the need for this sole source procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jody Keplin
    (701) 477-8416
    (701) 477-2527
    jody.keplin@ihs.gov
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