Sources Sought - Remote Medical Coders for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center in Zuni, New Mexico
ID: Sources-Sought-Remote_Medical_Coders_for_Zuni_Comprehensive_Community_Health_CenterType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

PSC

MEDICAL CODING AND AUDITING (Q601)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce5060623aef4e80bf91e96a04e3cbf4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide remote medical coding services for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center located in Zuni, New Mexico. This opportunity is categorized as a Sources Sought notice aimed at gathering information to assess the availability of small businesses, particularly those classified as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), that can fulfill the requirements for medical coding and auditing services under NAICS Code 541219. The procurement will involve a base period with four option periods for renewal, and interested parties are required to submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and relevant performance history by October 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM (MT) to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty at shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov. Additionally, bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with the Buy Indian Act, affirming their eligibility status throughout the contract duration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shannon Eldridge-Shorty
    (505) 256-6768
    shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The document pertains to the Indian Health Service’s compliance with the Buy Indian Act, emphasizing the need for self-certification as an “Indian Economic Enterprise” during the bidding and contracting process for specific solicitations. Offerors must affirm their eligibility status not only at the time of their proposal but also at the award and throughout the contract's duration. Should eligibility change, immediate notifications must be made to the Contracting Officer. Untrue representations or fraudulent claims are offenses punishable by law. Additionally, successful bidders must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The document seeks to ensure that contracts are awarded to companies with substantial Indian ownership, thereby supporting the economic development of Indian enterprises and maintaining compliance with relevant federal statutes. The representation section requires the signatory to declare their status regarding Indian ownership, reinforcing accountability in federal contracting practices under the Buy Indian Act.
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