Gallup Service Unit - Nurse Advice/Nurse Triage Telephone Services
ID: SS-GSU-25-0005Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking capable sources for Nurse Advice/Nurse Triage Telephone Services at the Gallup Service Unit in New Mexico. The procurement aims to establish a contract for providing telephonic nursing services, with an anticipated performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030, including multiple option periods. This service is crucial for enhancing healthcare access and support for the local community. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to Adrian Segay at Adrian.Segay@ihs.gov by January 17, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT), and should confirm their eligibility under the Buy Indian Act, along with other required documentation.

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    The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a representation form concerning the Buy Indian Act, which aims to certify an entity as an “Indian Economic Enterprise.” This certification is essential for companies responding to solicitations, requests for information, or contract proposals, affirming that they meet the eligibility criteria defined under the act at three key points: when the offer is made, at the contract award, and throughout the contract performance. Contractors must inform the Contracting Officer immediately if they cease to meet these eligibility requirements. The document emphasizes the importance of honesty in submissions, warning that false claims could lead to legal repercussions under various laws. Additionally, successful contractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM). The form requires the offeror to declare whether they meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise, providing necessary identifying information to support their certification.
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