Buy Indian/urban Tribal Organization Set Aside to provide Healthcare services to the Oklahoma City, OK Urban population
ID: IHS-SOL-Urban-00002Type: 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/e875c00571834d68ad2d5a7777cf6a8e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, is soliciting proposals for healthcare services aimed at the urban population of Oklahoma City, OK, specifically targeting American Indians and Alaska Natives. This opportunity is set aside for Buy Indian/Urban Tribal Organizations, requiring applicants to be non-profit entities governed by a board of directors comprised of Urban Indians, thereby ensuring that the services provided are tailored to the needs of the local Indigenous community. The contract encompasses a multi-year provision of medical services, with five line items spanning from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029, and proposals must be submitted by October 11, 2024, to Laura Kasten at laura.kasten@ihs.gov. The evaluation will focus on the best value, considering both price and compliance with the specified service requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laura Kasten
    (405) 951-3891
    laura.kasten@ihs.gov
    Files
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    Oklahoma City OK SOLICITATION.pdf
    The document outlines Solicitation RFQ #246-25-Q-0002 initiated by the Indian Health Service, aimed at enhancing healthcare access for American Indians and Alaska Natives in urban areas through behavioral health services. It stipulates that eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations based in urban settings and governed by a board controlled by Urban Indians. The solicitation is explicitly set aside for Buy Indian/Urban Tribal Organizations within the Oklahoma City Urban Area, reflecting the program's focus on Indigenous healthcare needs. Five line items are detailed, outlining a multi-year contract for outpatient non-medical behavioral health services, spanning from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. Vendors must adhere to specifications outlined in an attached document and submit proposals by the stipulated deadline of October 11, 2024. The evaluation criteria focus on the best value, taking into account both price and compliance with service requirements. This RFP exemplifies federal efforts to support Indigenous health services, ensuring that the contracts fulfill the needs of urban Native populations while complying with federal statutes like the Snyder Act and the Buy Indian Act.
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