Medical Language and American Sign Language Interpretation
ID: IHS1504614Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af841598e8d3457c81bebfd8c9125a3f/view
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    Description

    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking qualified sources to provide medical language interpretation and American Sign Language services for the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico. The procurement aims to enhance communication for patients and healthcare providers, ensuring effective delivery of medical services. This opportunity is part of a Buy Indian Set-Aside, promoting Indian economic enterprises, and the anticipated contract period spans one base year from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with four optional years. Interested parties must submit their capabilities package to Stefanie Atene at stefanie.atene@ihs.gov by November 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM MSDT, including necessary documentation to confirm eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stefanie Atene
    (505) 722-1212
    stefanie.atene@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant 12.14.23.pdf
    The Indian Health Service’s document serves as a self-certification form under the Buy Indian Act, enabling qualified Indian Economic Enterprises to respond to solicitations, Requests for Information (RFIs), and contracts. The Offeror must certify eligibility—specifically, being an Indian Economic Enterprise—at three critical points: when submitting an offer, at the contract award, and throughout the contract's duration. If the entity fails to maintain eligibility, it must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. The form requires acknowledgment of compliance with regulations in relation to the System of Award Management (SAM) registration and outlines penalties for providing false information. This document underscores the importance of meeting eligibility criteria under the Buy Indian Act, which promotes Indian ownership and economic participation in federal contracts, thus reinforcing the Indian Health Service's commitment to engaging qualified Indian businesses in federal procurement processes.
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