SOURCES SOUGHT IAW Buy Indian Act of 1910- Psychiatric Physician Services
ID: SS-26-PHX-004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

PSC

MEDICAL- PSYCHIATRY (Q519)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6ffc22b0865c43f7bb3e5c292251ea2d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-personal professional Psychiatric Physician services for the Fort Yuma Healthcare Center located in Winterhaven, California. The procurement aims to address staffing shortages by securing full-time, on-site psychiatric services, which include medication reviews, clinical evaluations, and treatment planning, with a focus on cultural sensitivity towards the Quechan and Cocopah tribal members. Interested firms must respond to this Sources Sought notice by December 10, 2025, at 3 PM (ET), providing necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with the Buy Indian Act, including self-certification as an Indian Economic Enterprise. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Michele Lodge, Contract Specialist, at Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov or by phone at 702-204-9522.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michele Lodge, Contract Specialist
    (702) 204-9522
    Michele.Lodge@ihs.gov
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    IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Indian Health Service (IHS) "Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" is a crucial document for businesses seeking contracts under the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47). It requires Offerors to self-certify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" (IEE) as defined by HHSAR 326.601, affirming that they meet the definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. The form also states that successful Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). It warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing potential penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729 to 3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims. The form includes a representation section where the Offeror indicates whether they meet the IEE definition and provides space for the name of the 51% owner, certifying signature, print name, name of the Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, business name, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
    SoW Psychiatric FY 21 Nov 2025.pdf
    The Fort Yuma Health Clinic (FYHC) seeks non-personal professional Psychiatric Physician services for a 12-month base period and four one-year option periods to address staff shortages, especially due to its remote location. The contractor will provide full-time, on-site psychiatric services, including medication review, clinical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and various therapies, all with cultural sensitivity to the Quechan and Cocopah tribal members. Qualifications include an MD/DO, three years of residency, two years of specialty experience, board certification/eligibility, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. The selected candidate must undergo a security clearance and credentialing process, including fingerprint and exclusion list checks. The contract emphasizes a fixed hourly rate, with no overtime or on-call pay, and requires adherence to facility policies, including electronic health record documentation and confidentiality. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.
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