Medical and Dental Coding, Auditing, and Data Entry Services
ID: RFQ-24-087Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

PSC

MEDICAL CODING AND AUDITING (Q601)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5422b14a008441f391fcbe1f993aa97f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service in the Great Plains Area, is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service Contract to provide Medical and Dental Coding, Auditing, and Data Entry Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. This procurement is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract, with an initial performance period of one year and four optional renewal years, emphasizing the importance of accurate coding and auditing in healthcare services. The solicitation, originally issued as RFQ-24-087, has been canceled and will be re-advertised in the next fiscal year, 2025, with interested contractors encouraged to maintain communication with the primary contact, Wenda Wright, at wenda.wright@ihs.gov or by phone at 605-226-7724 for further updates.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wenda Wright
    (605) 226-7724
    wenda.wright@ihs.gov
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    RFQ-24-087_Amendment1_Coding-SissetonSD.pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service in the Great Plains Area, issued Amendment No. One to Solicitation Number RFQ-24-087 on September 20, 2024. The primary purpose of this amendment is to cancel the solicitation in its entirety and indicate that it will be re-advertised in the next fiscal year, 2025. The amendment does not include any other changes or modifications. Contractors are instructed to retain the amendment for their records, and any inquiries should be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Wenda Wright. The communication emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of this amendment to avoid rejection of future offers. The document maintains a formal tone, in line with the standards of government contracting notifications, aiming to ensure clarity among all parties involved.
    RFQ-24-087 - Coding-8.20.24.pdf
    The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price, Non-Personal Service Contract for Medical and Dental Coding, Auditing, and Data Entry Services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. This Request for Quote (RFQ-24-087) is a 100% Small Business, Buy-Indian set-aside solicitation. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) agreement, with an initial contract year and four optional renewal years. Offerors must provide comprehensive pricing including all associated costs. All proposals must include company details, technical specifications, representations and certifications, past performance information, and compliance with security pre-clearance requirements to safeguard sensitive patient information. The selection process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, focusing on the contractor's ability to meet performance standards promptly. Additionally, the contractor must ensure quality control and maintain proper documentation for all services rendered, adhering to federal regulations governing health information and coding accuracy. This contract underscores IHS's commitment to high-quality care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
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