COVID-19 PRF and UIP Close-out Services
ID: 75R60224R00018Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONHRSA HEADQUARTERSROCKVILLE, MD, 20852, USA

NAICS

Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292)

PSC

SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SUPPORT (Q701)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a1ab307e2c34ec5b87c1bb541a74e65/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract for COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and Uninsured Program (UIP) close-out services. The primary objective of this procurement is to finalize activities related to the UIP, ARP Rural, and PRF programs, which includes processing payment returns, supporting healthcare providers, and addressing legal and audit inquiries as these programs wind down. This contract is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of services during the ongoing COVID-19 response, utilizing existing contractor systems to minimize operational disruptions. Interested parties may submit their capabilities to Dave Archibald at HRSA by the specified deadline, with the anticipated service commencement set for October 2024 and the contract structured for a six-month base period with two optional twelve-month extensions.

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    Dave Archibald
    darchibald@hrsa.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source COVID19 PRF and UIP Close-out Services.pdf
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is announcing its intent to award a firm fixed price contract solely to Optumserve Technology Services, Inc. for the close-out services of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and the COVID-19 Uninsured Program (UIP). This contract, structured to span a six-month base period and two optional twelve-month extensions, aims to finalize essential activities related to these programs, including managing payment returns, providing support to healthcare providers, and addressing legal and audit inquiries. The anticipated service commencement is set for October 2024, with the contract's necessity based on utilizing the existing contractor systems to minimize operational disruptions during the ongoing COVID-19 response. The notice clarifies that the government does not seek competitive proposals but invites interested parties to submit their capabilities within a specified timeframe. The funding is categorized under the NAICS 524292, indicating its nature as third-party administration services related to insurance. The contact for inquiries and submissions is Dave Archibald at HRSA, who emphasizes that any proposal responses will guide the government's final decision on whether competition will occur for this contract.
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