NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT (SURGICAL SCRUB TECHNICIAN)
ID: IHS1503520-3Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320)

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/f31f12c1335941cb9cdcb3489f343645/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises to provide Operating Room Assistant (Surgical Scrub Technician) services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This opportunity is classified as a non-personal service contract and is part of a market research effort to assess the availability of sources capable of fulfilling this requirement under the Buy Indian Act. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in supporting surgical operations, ensuring compliance with health standards and operational efficiency. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to Verni Harrison-Yazza at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov by November 4, 2024, including necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility under the specified NAICS code 561320 for Temporary Help Services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Verni Harrison-Yazza
    verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) document outlines the Buy Indian Act's requirements for entities seeking federal contracts classified as “Indian Economic Enterprises.” The form serves as a self-certification tool for offerors to confirm their status, emphasizing that they must meet this definition at three key points: at the time of the offer, contract award, and throughout the performance period. Contractors must immediately inform the Contracting Officer if they no longer qualify. Additionally, successful bidders are required to be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Any false information submitted can lead to legal penalties under federal law. The form captures necessary representations from the offerors, including the identity of the business owner, associated tribal entity, and a unique identification number. This document is critical for ensuring compliance and establishing eligibility for federal contracts aimed at promoting Indian economic empowerment through the Buy Indian Act.
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