Non-Personal Service contract for Internal Medicine Physician Services
ID: IHS1502765_45IMType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/08a9de592edd412cb04f8ef5e2052b90/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking capable sources to provide Internal Medicine Physician Services through a non-personal service contract at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This opportunity is part of a Sources Sought notice aimed at gathering information for market research to determine the availability of qualified contractors, particularly those that qualify as Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package, including their Buy Indian set-aside status and relevant experience, by November 15, 2024, to Verni Harrison-Yazza at verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov. This procurement is not a solicitation but a preliminary step to inform the acquisition strategy for future contracts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Verni Harrison-Yazza
    verni.harrison-yazza@ihs.gov
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    IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service provides a representation form as part of the Buy Indian Act, which seeks to certify that Offerors qualify as an "Indian Economic Enterprise." This self-certification process must be upheld at various phases: when making an offer, during contract award, and throughout the contract term. If an enterprise's eligibility changes during this period, immediate notification to the Contracting Officer is required. Moreover, Offerors must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM). Any false claims or misleading information can lead to legal repercussions. The form includes sections for the Offeror to affirm their status and provide details like ownership and entity recognition. This process underscores the government's commitment to supporting Indian-owned enterprises in federal procurement opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws throughout the contracting process.
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