NON-PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
ID: IHS1507587Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHYSICAL MEDICINE/REHABILITATION (Q518)

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/63d3fdeab3a647ba9e133befd0f2e08c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide non-personal services as a Respiratory Therapist in Shiprock, New Mexico. The procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and requires compliance with the Buy Indian Act, mandating that contractors self-certify their status as Indian Economic Enterprises throughout the contract's duration. This service is crucial for delivering essential respiratory care to the Navajo community, ensuring access to specialized health services. Interested parties should contact Verni Harrison-Yazza at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov or Michael Austin at michael.austin@ihs.gov for further details, with the contract's pricing based on an all-inclusive rate for an estimated 160 service hours per month.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Verni Harrison-Yazza
    verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov
    Files
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    3. PWS.pdf
    Clauses.pdf
    The document outlines the terms and conditions of a federal contract, detailing numerous clauses that contractors must adhere to. It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, emphasizing compliance with legal statutes and executive orders applicable to the acquisition of commercial products and services. Key topics include contractor obligations relating to restrictions on certain entities, labor standards, equal opportunity provisions, and specific requirements for reporting compensation and contracts. The document also encompasses guidelines on subcontracting, provisions ensuring worker protections, and dictates surrounding other regulatory compliance matters. A significant portion addresses the necessity for contractors to maintain liability insurance and outlines the process for modification of key personnel within the contract. Additionally, it specifies guidelines related to Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act and emphasizes the importance of electronic submissions for payment requests. Overall, the document serves to establish a comprehensive legal framework governing the contractor's responsibilities and interactions with federal entities in procurement processes.
    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) document outlines the requirements of the Buy Indian Act as part of its procurement process. It mandates that to qualify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise," contractors must self-certify their status during the submission of offers, at contract award, and throughout the contract’s performance. Failure to maintain this status necessitates immediate notification to the contracting officer. Additionally, potential contractors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). The document warns that providing false information is illegal and subject to significant penalties under federal law. Offerors must indicate whether they meet the criteria for “Indian Ownership” and provide identification details for the 51% owner of the enterprise. Overall, this form is a critical component of ensuring compliance with the Buy Indian Act in federal contracting processes, emphasizing transparency and accountability for all participating enterprises.
    Pricing Schedule.xlsx
    The document outlines a Pricing Schedule for Nonpersonal Services required by the NNMC Department. It details a total of 160 hours of estimated service per month at an all-inclusive rate, which accounts for labor, fringe benefits, transportation, per diem, supervision, housing, and applicable taxes. Significantly, the all-inclusive rates encompass additional pay for holidays or overtime, ensuring that contractors provide comprehensive service without needing further adjustments for overtime or holiday work. It emphasizes that the specified hours are estimates and that fluctuations in orders do not warrant price adjustments. The document directs readers to the Performance Work Statement for specific work schedules. Overall, this schedule serves as a guideline for service pricing in accordance with government procurement processes, essential for equitable contractor bidding and project execution.
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