Medical Malpractice Tort Claim Peer Review Services
ID: 75H70425R00001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEDIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

All Other Legal Services (541199)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

Set Aside

Buy Indian Set-Aside (specific to Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services) (BICiv)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/65ae5f8bef324dcfa227db45b2601894/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide Medical Malpractice Tort Claim Peer Review Services as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The selected contractor will be responsible for reviewing up to 50 medical malpractice claims annually, delivering written Standard of Care Reports within a 30 to 60-day timeframe, and must have a pool of Board Certified physicians across various medical specialties. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Federal Tort Claims Act and improving operational efficiency within federal healthcare settings. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 27, 2024, to Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer, at Brendon.Moran@ihs.gov, and should ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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    Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer
    brendon.moran@ihs.gov
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    Statement of Work - IHS Office of Quality - Sources Sought Notice 75H70425R00001.pdf
    The Tort Claims Peer Review for FY 2024 aims to facilitate the review of medical malpractice claims involving Indian Health Service (IHS) federal employees under the Federal Tort Claims Act, specifically focusing on the Westfall Act provisions. The selected contractor will review up to 50 claims annually, providing written Standard of Care Reports within a 30 to 60-day timeframe, depending on complexity. Contractor qualifications include a pool of Board Certified physicians across all medical specialties, with the contractor bearing the costs of any unqualified reviews. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, covering both a base period and multiple option periods through 2029. Compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and Section 508 accessibility standards is mandated, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility of materials. A mix of scheduled reporting, project management reviews, and training requirements is outlined to maintain oversight and effective communication between the contractor and IHS. The initiative emphasizes a thorough, compliant, and collaborative approach to handling tort claims within federal healthcare settings, intended to improve operational efficiency while ensuring patient care standards.
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