100% IEE SB/Set-Aside; Firm Fixed-Price (all-inclusive hourly rate) Non-Personal Healthcare Service, ID/IQ Commercial Item Contract to provide Nursing Services (RN, LPN & CNA) at SRSU Fort Yates IHS, located in Fort Yates, ND 58538
ID: RFQ-75H70624Q00070Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- NURSING (Q401)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a961f0b8b39146a991e47c28f6bed059/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-personal healthcare services, specifically nursing services (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant), at the Standing Rock Service Unit in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The contract, which is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) agreement, aims to address the critical need for nursing services in rural areas, particularly in light of the ongoing nationwide nursing shortage. The performance period is set from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with four optional one-year extensions, and proposals must be submitted by September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM CT. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Ursula Maslonka at ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-226-7274.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ursula Maslonka
    (605) 226-7274
    ursula.maslonka@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    75H70624Q00070_Amendment2_FtYatesND.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation (RFQ-75H70624Q00070) by the Department of Health and Human Services for RN, LPN, and CNA services within the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service. It outlines the amendment details, effective dates, and requirements for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid proposal rejection. Key considerations raised by potential contractors include the need for clearer specifications on personnel requirements for the estimated total hours of service and the necessity of submitting sensitive personal information forms with proposals. The government clarified that staffing requirements are approximately three each of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs initially, and highlighted the requirement to include various personal identification forms in the proposal submission, emphasizing the importance of protecting personally identifiable information prior to transmission. These requirements indicate the government's focus on ensuring comprehensive compliance before contract awards.
    RFQ-75H70624Q00070_QuestionsAnswsers_GPAIHS.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to solicitation RFQ-75H70624Q00070 regarding nursing services (RN, LPN, and CNA) for the DHHS - Indian Health Service at SRSU Fort Yates, scheduled to be effective from September 10, 2024. It addresses questions posed by potential offerors, clarifying contract requirements, staffing assignments, payment structures, and operational details. Key inquiries include clarification of service hours, staffing distribution across facilities, cultural competency training, and the application of a maximum order limitation set at $10.7 million for the contract. The government emphasizes that proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and cost, following the "Best Value with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" model. Contractors are advised that most responses can be met with adherence to documented sections in the solicitation, and no formal discussions are considered necessary unless specified. The overall intent of the amendment is to ensure clarity in proposal expectations while facilitating competitive bidding to secure necessary healthcare services in compliance with government standards and local practices.
    RFQ 24Q00070 Nursing Services Solicitation SupDoc SOW_Clauses Fort Yates.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for nursing services at the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU) within the Indian Health Service (IHS). The RFP seeks contractors to provide Registered Nursing (RN), Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) services to support healthcare delivery in various facilities across North and South Dakota. The contract period is set from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with four optional yearly extensions. Key highlights include the need for nursing services amidst a nationwide shortage, particularly in rural areas served by the IHS. The RFP emphasizes compliance with healthcare standards, ethical practices, and cultural awareness, given the special relationship between the federal government and Indigenous tribes. Contractor qualifications require a minimum of three years of nursing experience, current licensing, and relevant certifications in life support. The document stresses the importance of safeguarding protected health information under HIPAA and mandates adherence to IHS policies and federal regulations throughout the contract duration. Quality assurance measures will be implemented to evaluate contractor performance, ensuring patient safety and service quality. Overall, this RFP reflects the IHS's commitment to providing culturally competent, quality healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
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