Physician and Pediatrician Services
ID: IHS1505961Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services (621999)

PSC

MEDICAL- INTERNAL MEDICINE (Q509)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/754769cd75614c4fac9a901ffcf38d2b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified Indian Economic Enterprises to provide Physician and Pediatrician Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. The objective is to engage up to four contract providers to ensure uninterrupted outpatient Family Medicine and Pediatrician services for approximately 7,000 tribal members on the Lake Traverse Reservation, addressing a critical shortage of primary care providers. This initiative is vital for enhancing healthcare access and delivering comprehensive care while adhering to federal regulations and quality standards. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 17, 2025, to Contract Specialist William Kohl at william.kohl@ihs.gov, with the anticipated contract running from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2030.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William Kohl
    (605) 268-3136
    william.kohl@ihs.gov
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    IHS1505961 PWS.pdf
    The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC), part of the Indian Health Service, is seeking a contract for Family Medicine and Pediatrician services to address a primary care provider shortage for residents on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota. The contract aims to ensure seamless outpatient care through up to four contract providers. This initiative supports the mission of delivering comprehensive healthcare to approximately 7,000 tribal members. The contract emphasizes the need for qualified providers who are board-certified and have relevant clinical experience. Key requirements include credential verification, timely staffing, compliance with health regulations, and adherence to privacy standards such as HIPAA. The contractor must also provide quality patient care and maintain accurate medical records. Services will be performed at the WWKMHCC, which boasts a range of medical facilities and support services. Performance evaluation will include monitoring adherence to clinical standards and requirements outlined in the contract, ensuring high-quality care is consistently delivered. The goals are to enhance healthcare access for Native American communities while fulfilling federal regulations and improving service efficiency.
    SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IHS1505961.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (GPAIHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (IHS1505961) seeking market research to identify potential Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) for providing Physician and Pediatrician Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. The objective is to ensure uninterrupted outpatient Family Medicine and Pediatrician services, engaging up to four Contract Providers capable of delivering primary care suitable for the local population. A Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Service Type Contract is anticipated, running from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2030, with an option for renewal. Contractors must credential sufficient personnel to deliver comprehensive Family Medicine and Pediatrician services, ensuring seamless care integration. Invoices must adhere to electronic processing directives via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) under HHS guidelines. Responses are due by March 17, 2025, and should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, William Kohl. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation but rather a preliminary step in gauging interest and capability in fulfilling future service needs, with no contractual obligations formed from submissions.
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