Buy Indian/urban Tribal Organization Set Aside to provide Healthcare services to the Tulsa, OK Urban population
ID: IHS-SOL-Urban-00003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEOK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, USA

NAICS

Offices of PhysiciansT (62111)

PSC

OPERATION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS (M1DB)

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/opp/87abe4dc03744f1fb98c0313b6c2da3b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is soliciting proposals for healthcare services aimed at the urban Indian population in Tulsa, Oklahoma, under solicitation RFQ #246-25-Q-0003. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and requires applicants to be non-profit organizations governed by Urban Indians, ensuring that the services provided align with the objectives of Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The contract encompasses a five-year service period with a total of 12 units required annually, emphasizing the importance of enhancing healthcare access for American Indians and Alaska Natives in urban settings. Proposals must be submitted by October 11, 2024, and interested parties can contact Laura Kasten at laura.kasten@ihs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laura Kasten
    (405) 951-3891
    laura.kasten@ihs.gov
    Files
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    TULSA URBAN AREA SOLICITATION.pdf
    This document outlines Solicitation RFQ #246-25-Q-0003, issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to procure non-medical outpatient behavioral health services for Urban Indians in the Tulsa area. Under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations governed by Urban Indians. This solicitation is exclusive to Buy Indian/Urban Tribal Organizations, reinforcing federal support for tribal healthcare initiatives. The RFQ includes five line items corresponding to the service period spanning up to five years, with a total of 12 units required annually for each contract year. Responses to the RFP must be submitted by October 11, 2024. Evaluation criteria will favor proposals that provide the best overall value, taking into account price and other factors. The document emphasizes adherence to federal procurement regulations and outlines vendor qualifications and submission requirements, aiming to enhance healthcare access for American Indians and Alaska Natives in urban settings.
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