Billings Area Wide Tele-Radiology Interpretation Services
ID: 75H70925Q00002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

PSC

MEDICAL- RADIOLOGY (Q522)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Teleradiology Interpretation Services for the Billings Area Indian Health Service. This procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price contract covering multiple service units, including Blackfeet, Crow, Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, Little Shell, and Northern Cheyenne, with expected teleradiology reads specified over a contract period from June 2025 to May 2030. The services are crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery in these communities through improved diagnostic imaging capabilities. Interested vendors should reach out to Johnna Spotted at johnna.spotted@ihs.gov or DeeAndra Salabye at DeeAndra.Salabye@ihs.gov for further inquiries regarding the solicitation process.

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    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Teleradiology Interpretation Services by the Billings Area Indian Health Service. It outlines the procurement process governed by federal acquisition regulations, specifically targeting small businesses as indicated by its 100% small business set-aside status. The RFQ details a single Firm Fixed Price contract covering various service units, including Blackfeet, Crow, Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, Little Shell, and Northern Cheyenne Service Units. Each service unit's expected quantity of teleradiology reads is specified over multiple years, including base and optional years ranging from June 2025 to May 2030. Key points include the expected deliverables, contract type, and points of contact for inquiries. The document emphasizes pricing structure for various service levels and adheres to regulatory compliance, including clauses related to small business concerns and procurement integrity. Overall, it demonstrates the government's plan to enhance healthcare services using teleradiology while ensuring adherence to federal acquisition policies and support for small businesses.
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