Billings Area Wide Tele Behavioral Health Services
ID: 75H70925Q00003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

PSC

MEDICAL- PSYCHIATRY (Q519)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/908d1916ebbd4fd3ba1f9573904ef5e5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is preparing to solicit quotations for Tele Behavioral Health Services aimed at the Billings Area Indian Health Service in Montana. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement, covering a base period plus four option periods, and will require the contractor to provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and supplies for the delivery of these services. Tele Behavioral Health Services are crucial for enhancing mental health support in underserved areas, and the solicitation is expected to be issued around September 29, 2025, with proposals due approximately 30 days later. Interested parties should ensure they have an active profile in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may contact Johnna Spotted at johnna.spotted@ihs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johnna Spotted
    johnna.spotted@ihs.gov
    Files
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    DRAFT PWS for Telebehavioral Health Services.docx
    The Billings Area Office (BAO) of the Indian Health Service (IHS) seeks a contractor to provide telehealth services, specifically in tele-emergency and tele-behavioral health, to improve healthcare access for Native American populations in Montana and Wyoming. The contractor will manage the planning, implementation, and delivery of these 24/7 services, aiming to reduce patient travel and enhance care quality. Key responsibilities include the provision of emergency consultations, behavioral health screenings, documentation in the IHS electronic health record system, and training support for IHS staff. The contractor must ensure that all personnel are appropriately credentialed and culturally competent. Regular quality assurance evaluations will be required to monitor performance standards, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and healthcare best practices. Furthermore, the document outlines stringent security measures, including a federal background investigation for contractor staff. The RFP highlights the necessity for effective communication and ongoing coordination between contractor personnel and IHS staff, emphasizing the importance of patient safety and the quality of care provided. The overarching aim is to leverage telehealth solutions to create a more efficient and accessible healthcare system for eligible Native American beneficiaries.
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